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SOURCES OF INFORMATION

State Agency on Aging

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Bill 824 appropriates $200.0 from the general fund to the State Agency on Aging to complete a study to assess a potential location and complete a funding development plan for a long-term care facility for the five Indian pueblos located in Sandoval County.

Significant Issues

Following changes in the federal Balanced Budget, Medicare reimbursements for long-term care facilities have been reduced. According to the agency, reduction in reimbursements may affect a number of potential long-term care bids because available funding may not match the needs. These Indian pueblos currently have no long-term care facility serving them.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

The bill appropriates $200.0 from the general fund for expenditure in fiscal year 2000. This is an non-recurring appropriation and any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2000 will revert to the general fund.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

The State Agency on Aging indicates that an additional FTE or contracted FTE may be required.

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