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Senate Bill 1519 |
Senate Author: Kolkhorst |
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Effective: 6-10-19 |
House Sponsor: Clardy |
Senate Bill 1519 amends the Government Code and Health and Safety Code to require the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to establish a Long‑Term Care Facilities Council as a permanent advisory committee to HHSC to study and make recommendations regarding a consistent survey and informal dispute resolution process for long‑term care facilities, Medicaid quality‑based payment systems for those facilities, and the allocation of Medicaid beds in those facilities. Among other provisions, the bill sets out requirements applicable to the informal dispute resolution process for a statement of violations. Implementation of a provision of this bill by HHSC is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose.