Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 1335 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for definitions, for administration of assistance programs and for regulations for protection of information; in the aged, further providing for Life Program; and making a repeal.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The bill amends the Human Services Code to add definitions, update regulations regarding the LIFE program and older adult daily living centers, and repeals certain existing provisions.

  • Section 402

    "LIFE program" means as defined in section 602(d). "Older adult daily living center" means a premises operated for profit or not for profit in which older adult daily living services are simultaneously provided for four or more clients who are not relatives of the operator for part of a twenty-four-hour day.

    Adds definitions for 'LIFE program' and 'older adult daily living center'.

  • Section 403.1(a)(1)

    [...] → (1) Establish standards for determining eligibility and the nature and extent of assistance. The following shall apply: (i) Immediately after an applicant is referred for Functional Eligibility Determination or has completed a PA 600 L, the department shall have the following duties: (A) Provide information necessary to determine eligibility for home-based and community-based programs to LIFE program organizations and older adult daily living center programs in accordance with section 404 and all applicable Federal laws. (B) Ensure that the applicant receives information about the requirements and eligibility for programs offered by LIFE program organizations and older adult daily living center programs.

    Clarifies the responsibilities of the department regarding eligibility determinations and information sharing.

  • Section 404

    (a.1) The regulations for protection of information shall permit the distribution of information to a LIFE program or older adult daily living center program, for the purposes of determining eligibility for home-based and community-based services.

    Allows the sharing of information with LIFE programs and older adult daily living centers to assist in determining eligibility.

  • Section 602(a), (b) and (c)

    to educate or notify an eligible individual about long-term care services and supports, including an individual's rights, responsibilities and choice of managed care organization to cover long-term care services and supports, shall include the following: ... [report tracking enrollment in long-term care service programs] → used by the department and the Independent Enrollment Broker ... shall include the following: (1) A description of the LIFE program. (2) A statement that an eligible individual has the option to enroll in the LIFE program or a managed care organization under the Community Health Choices Program. (3) Contact information for LIFE providers. ... The report shall also include documentation of compliance with subsections (a) and (b).

    Updates the requirements for informational materials related to the LIFE program and revises the reporting process.

  • Section 5(2)

    Section 1604-T of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No. 176), known as The Fiscal Code, is repealed.

    Repeals an existing section of The Fiscal Code to facilitate changes made in the LIFE program.

Action History

  1. Referred to Aging & Youth

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1335?
SB 1335 is sponsored by Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), and Nick Miller (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1335?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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