Individuals w/ intellectual disabilities; DMAS to report on use of community intermediate care.
Impact
The implementation of HB651 is expected to significantly impact the way state resources are allocated and how care facilities operate. By requiring detailed reporting on ICF/IID utilization, the legislation aims to improve service delivery and identify areas where barriers exist for individuals seeking more integrated care options. This approach underlines a commitment to not only fulfilling the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities but also ensuring that such services are effectively funded and managed.
Summary
House Bill 651 aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding the utilization of community intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IIDs) in Virginia. The bill mandates the Department to deliver annual reports detailing several critical data points, including the number of ICF/IIDs, resident demographics, the costs associated with ICF/IID placements, and the barriers faced in providing services in more integrated environments. Such information will be shared with the Governor and specified legislative committees and will also be made publicly accessible online.
Contention
While the bill appears to be a positive step towards accountability, there may be points of contention regarding the adequacy of resources allocated for the reporting and whether the data collected will lead to meaningful changes in service provision. Stakeholders, including care providers and advocacy groups, might raise concerns about the feasibility of implementing such extensive reporting requirements and whether the bill adequately addresses the needs of individuals in ICF/IIDs or merely serves as a bureaucratic measure.
Long-term care; requiring certain regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities with sixteen or fewer beds. Effective date.
Long-term care; requiring certain regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities with sixteen or fewer beds. Effective date.
Long-term care; requiring certain regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities with sixteen or fewer beds. Effective date.
Long-term care; requiring certain regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities with sixteen or fewer beds. Effective date.
Long-term care; requiring certain regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities with sixteen or fewer beds. Effective date.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 1, relative to intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.