Relating to health care providers; and prescribing an effective date.

The Act makes changes to how often DHS and OHA may require caregivers to get a new background check. The Act requires a CCO to pay certain providers back to the date that the provider enrolled in the state Medicaid program. The Act makes other changes related to the process for vetting certain health care providers. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4). Provides that a criminal records check on certain caregivers shall last for three years, subject to exceptions. Requires certain valid criminal reco…