SB 692 - Champion, Norma
Provides for vocational rehabilitation referrals for Medicaid recipients receiving assistance based on disability
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3778S.01I
Title
SB 692
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2006
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
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