SF 2017 (LSB 5481XS (2) 88)

SENATE FILE 2017

BY  RAGAN

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of Medicaid community choice options and consumer-directed attendant care providers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  MEDICAID COMMUNITY CHOICE OPTION (CCO) AND CONSUMER-DIRECTED ATTENDANT CARE (CDAC) PROVIDERS —— DATABASE.  The Iowa Medicaid enterprise shall create and maintain an interactive database of CCO and CDAC providers for the use of Medicaid members who utilize personal care services in finding assistance. The database information search shall include at a minimum the service area of the provider, whether the provider is accepting new clients, and any specific specialization of the provider. Provider information on the database shall be updated as necessary to provide current and accurate information to Medicaid members.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill directs the Iowa Medicaid enterprise to create and maintain an interactive database of community choice option (CCO) and consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) providers for the use of Medicaid members who utilize personal care services in finding assistance. The database information search shall provide at a minimum the service area of the provider, whether the provider is accepting new clients, and any specific specialization of the provider, and provider information shall be updated as necessary to provide current and accurate information to Medicaid members.