Amendment ID: S2889-50

Amendment 50

Licenses for Adult Daycare Facilities

Mr. Tarr moves that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section ___ the following sections:-

SECTION X. Notwithstanding any general or special laws to the contrary any Licensed Adult Health Care Facility in the Commonwealth established under 105 CMR 158.005 or any successor regulations shall receive a reimbursement from the Department of Public Health totaling $X for the establishment of fully licensed Adult Daycare and Childcare services.

SECTION XX. Notwithstanding any general or special laws to the contrary the Department of Public Health shall promulgate rules and regulations to expedite the applications of any skilled “Nursing Home” as defined in Section 71 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws that are in good standing with the department to expand or add to plans related to Adult Day care providers and programs as defined in 105 CMR 158.

SECTION XXX. The Department of Public Health shall study the costs related to providing financial assistance to individuals using Adult Daycare Facilities for the purposes of transporting the individual to the facility in question. The Department shall review the costs associated with transportation options, the costs associated with possible reimbursements of third party transport options, and any other financial obligations that may be involved. The Department shall publish the results of this study to the Clerks of the House and Senate, and the Chairs of the Joint Committee on Healthcare Financing no later than one year after the enactment of this Act.