HB 2120 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Establishes a pilot program administered by the department of health and senior services to provide funds to families who care for individuals with nursing care needs

HB 2120 creates a three-year pilot program to provide financial assistance to parents and guardians caring for adopted children or wards with nursing care needs. The bill allows eligible families to receive a lump-sum payment if their care recipient previously received inadequate private duty nursing services, calculated based on the hours of care that were not provided. These funds can be used for various needs, including hiring licensed nurses, purchasing medical equipment, vehicle modifications, or paying for therapies, without being counted as taxable income. To ensure accountability, participants must keep detailed records of how the money is spent and submit an annual report to the Department of Health and Senior Services, which will evaluate the program's effectiveness before it ends.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
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Governor
Introduced Dec 28, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Dec 28, 2023
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Lisa Thomas
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