Oklahoma § 56-1011.7 - Plan to implement alternatives for long-term care
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-1011.7 — Plan to implement alternatives for long-term care, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-1011.7. Plan to implement alternatives for long-term care
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority shall develop and administer
a plan for the implementation of alternatives for long-term care.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to:
1. The continued development and funding of community-based
options throughout the State of Oklahoma;
2. The establishment of a cash and counseling program that
focuses on increasing personal responsibility, efficiency in
utilization, and consumer satisfaction. The program shall include:
a.
provisions ensuring that existing benefits shall not
be terminated or decreased as a result of the
development of the cash and counseling program,
b.
provisions ensuring that consumers receive a monthly
budget based on the needs of that individual,
c.
authority for consumers to use the budget to obtain
personal care services and make home modifications to
suit the needs of the individual, and
d.
counselors available to work with consumers to develop
and revise individual budgets;
3. The establishment of a program providing for state
incentives to Oklahoma citizens for long-term care planning; and
4. Stronger private/public partnerships at the community level
in order to address unmet patient needs.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 315, § 7, emerg. eff. June 9, 2006. Amended
by Laws 2010, c. 303, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-1011.7
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-1011.7 cover?
Section 56-1011.7 ("Plan to implement alternatives for long-term care") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 56-1011.7 apply to my situation?
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