Family-Based Care Services Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 2, 2017)
Family-Based Care Services Act of 2017
This bill establishes a definition, under Medicaid, for "qualified therapeutic family care services." Specifically, such services are those provided for children younger than age 21 who need institution-level care but can instead be cared for in a community placement through a licensed and accredited program that: (1) provides children with certain structured daily activities, and (2) provides parents and caregivers with specialized training and consultation.
What just happenedMay 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 2, 2017
- May 5, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 2, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 2, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 2, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House