Sec. SS-1. Home-based care program. To the extent that budgeted resources permit and to the extent that there is no waiting list in the home-based care program, the Department of Human Services shall provide a limited-respite benefit for persons eligible for the Medicaid Private Duty Nursing and Personal Care Services program.
Sec. SS-2. Rules. The Department of Human Services shall amend the rules for the Medicaid Private Duty Nursing and Personal Care Services program to create an additional level of care to accommodate consumers whose care needs exceed the current per person monthly expenditure cap.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective March 25, 2002.
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