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Committee advances bill requiring clearer materials, attestation for LIFE program enrolment
Summary
House Bill 1894 would require independent enrollment brokers to provide detailed, language-accessible informational materials and an attestation form comparing Community HealthChoices and LIFE services; the committee reported the bill unanimously after sponsors said it would improve seniors’ informed choice.
The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee unanimously reported House Bill 1894 on Feb. 1, requiring enrollment materials and correspondence for long-term care services to include a frequently asked questions list, a comparison of Community HealthChoices and LIFE program services, contact information for assigned LIFE providers, and a signed attestation from the eligible individual acknowledging understanding of the options.
Committee staff told members the bill amends section 602 of the Human Services Code to require the independent enrollment…
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