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ME · LD2117FINAL · 9 COSPONSORS

Resolve, Regarding the Process of Filling Vacancies in Certain Group Homes for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Plain-English Summary

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to change its rules for MaineCare benefits for people with intellectual disabilities or autism who live in 2-person homes. It extends the time a provider can hold a bed for a hospitalized resident from 30 to 60 days. It also increases the time providers and the department must search for a new housemate from 90 to 120 days before starting an eviction process for the remaining resident, with options for further extensions under specific conditions.

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Votes
Sponsorship · 10 Sponsors
Democrat8Republican2Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeMelanie Sachs
  • D · CoPoppy Arford
  • R · CoLucien Daigle
  • D · CoMatthea Larsen Daughtry
  • D · CoFlavia DeBrito
  • D · CoSean Faircloth
  • D · CoAndrew Gattine
  • D · CoAnne Graham
  • D · CoJulia McCabe
  • R · CoMarianne Moore
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