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SB 612 (2026)

Modify long-term care eligibility by considering mobility, requiring determination from primary care

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Last updated 2026-02-01 7:33 am
Summary:

Modifies long-term care eligibility by adding mobility to the list of activities of daily living. The bill also changes how eligibility for long-term care is determined and redetermined by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to get a determination of an applicant's need for long term care from the applicant's primary care physician or nurse practitioner.

Bill Sponsor:
Kevin A. Avard
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Status:
SENATE
Public Hearing Date:
01/08/2026 10:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
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