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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- LONG-TERM MANAGED CARE

ARRANGEMENTS

     Introduced By: Senators Goldin, DiPalma, Satchell, Miller, and Sosnowski

     Date Introduced: February 15, 2018

     Referred To: Senate Health & Human Services

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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

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

     40-8.13-6. Payment incentives.

     In order to encourage quality improvement and promote appropriate utilization incentives

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

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

In addition, managed care organizations shall work in consultation with the EOHHS to develop

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

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

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

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

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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