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Committee places lift-assist fee ordinance on debate amid concerns for vulnerable residents
Summary
The committee moved to debate an ordinance that would charge assisted‑living, independent living and nursing facilities for "lift assist" calls; members and staff discussed who would be billed, comparable fees in other cities and possible unintended consequences for residents on Medicaid or Medicare.
The Springfield City Council committee voted to move into debate an ordinance that would amend Chapter 94, Article 9 of the 1988 city code to authorize charging fees to assisted‑living facilities, independent living facilities, nursing care and nursing home facilities for lift‑assist responses by public safety personnel.
Alderman Williams said facility operators had contacted him with concerns that many residents at affected…
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