H.P. 735 - L.D. 1025
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, persons with chronic medical conditions who experience frequent acute episodes because of the nature of their conditions may qualify and disqualify for long-term care regularly and with the result of frequent disruptive changes in residence; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Study. Resolved: That the Department of Human Services shall study the situations of individuals who, because of the nature of their chronic medical conditions, experience frequent acute episodes that result in multiple moves among levels of care. The time period of cases to be reviewed in the study is April 1998 to March 1999. The department shall review information concerning these individuals, their need for services, treatment and therapies and any problems resulting from frequent moves. The department shall present the preliminary results of its study to interested parties and shall consider any additional information from those interested parties in determining the need for changes in law or departmental policy or rule. The department shall present a final report, including recommendations for changes in law and departmental rule, procedures or programs, to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services by December 31, 1999. The committee may report out legislation on the assessment for long-term care as a result of receiving the study.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective May 17, 1999.
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