H.P. 82 - L.D. 95
Resolve, Directing a Study of the Needs of the Elderly Population with Mental Retardation
Sec. 1. Study of the needs of the elderly population with mental retardation. Resolved: That the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and with input from consumers and advocates for consumers, study the needs of the elderly population with mental retardation. The study must include an examination of the demographic characteristics of the elderly and middle-aged population with mental retardation, including residence; services needed, provided and reasonably anticipated; numbers of persons on waiting lists awaiting services; numbers of persons receiving services in nonresidential community settings; and numbers of persons with mental retardation living in nursing facilities and residential care facilities or on waiting lists for residence in those facilities; and be it further
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services by January 1, 2000 on the findings of its study; a calculation of how to meet the unmet needs of the middle-aged and elderly population with mental retardation, including anticipated costs; legislation recommended by the departments; and a plan for coordinated planning between the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and the Department of Human Services.
Effective September 18, 1999, unless otherwise indicated.
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