HB 1277: Health and human services matters.
HB 1277 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor (updated Mar 12, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAmends the duties of the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) concerning Medicaid home and community based services waivers (waiver). Requires: (1) a provider of waiver services to provide certain documentation to a waiver recipient; (2) a waiver recipient to review the documentation and repor...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- no direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- establishes clear administrative timelines
- standardizes service coordination costs
Risks
- shortens notice period for reimbursement cuts
- tightens estate recovery claim timelines
Society
Benefits
- improves recipient access to service documentation
- mandates case management assistance
Risks
- potential reduction in service access due to cost caps
- shorter statute of limitations for estate recovery
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