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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- LONG-TERM MANAGED CARE

ARRANGEMENTS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Tanzi, Slater, Bennett, O`Grady, and McEntee

     Date Introduced: May 26, 2017

     Referred To: House Finance

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Section 40-8.13-6 of the General Laws in Chapter 40-8.13 entitled "Long-

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Term Managed Care Arrangements" is hereby amended to read as follows:

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     40-8.13-6. Payment incentives.

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     In order to encourage quality improvement and promote appropriate utilization incentives

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for providers in a managed long-term care arrangement, a managed care organization may use

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incentive or bonus payment programs that are in addition to the rates identified in § 40-18.13-5

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§40-8.13-5. In addition, managed care organizations shall work in consultation with the EOHHS

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to develop incentives for nursing facilities that demonstrate lower direct care staff turnover.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- LONG-TERM MANAGED CARE

ARRANGEMENTS

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     This act would require managed care organizations to consult with the EOHHS to

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develop incentives for nursing facilities that demonstrate lower direct care staff turnover.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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