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Senate Human Services panel debates bill requiring DHS to write uniform payment method for independent living programs
Summary
Chair Gelserboom opened a work session April 8 on Senate Bill 9‑11, saying the measure would require the Department of Human Services to adopt rules establishing a uniform payment methodology for providers of independent living program transition services for foster children.
Chair Gelserboom opened a work session April 8 on Senate Bill 9‑11, saying the measure would require the Department of Human Services to adopt rules establishing a uniform payment methodology for providers of independent living program transition services for foster children.
The bill as described by committee staff would direct the department to consider hours of in‑home services, time spent on outreach to hard‑to‑reach foster youth, and adequate capacity and staffing based on average monthly population served. The dash‑1 amendment would also require the Department of Human Services to submit a report at least once every three years to interim legislative committees on the effectiveness…
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