SB 692
Provides for vocational rehabilitation referrals for Medicaid recipients receiving assistance based on disability
Sponsor:
LR Number:
3778S.01I
Last Action:
1/10/2006 - Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee
Journal Page:
S65
Title:
Calendar Position:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SB 692 - This act provides that specified Medicaid recipients who receive assistance based on disability shall be referred by the Department of Social Services to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation if the department determines vocational rehabilitation services could restore the individual's ability to work. Compliance with the rehabilitation services will be reviewed by the Department of Social Services. Unless good cause exists, a recipient who fails to comply with the vocational rehabilitation services shall not be eligible to continue receiving Medicaid assistance based on disability.

ADRIANE CROUSE

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