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Bill would require counties to meet with waiver recipients within 10 days of notices of action, sponsors say it will prevent needless hearings
Summary
House File 257 would require counties to contact or meet with people or their legal representatives within 10 days after issuing a notice of action that suspends, reduces or terminates long‑term supports and services; sponsors and advocates said the change would reduce costly appeals and protect continuity of services.
The committee heard House File 257, offered by Representative Hansen, which would require counties to speak with or meet with service participants or their legal representatives within 10 days of issuing a notice of action that suspends, denies, reduces or terminates long‑term supports and services (including waivers and personal care assistance).
Hansen told the committee the current notice form is lengthy and often difficult to understand, frequently arrives only in English, and can trigger appeals that might have been avoided…
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