Expedited Disability Determination Process (language only)

Item 350 #1s

Language
Page 277, after line 49, insert:
"The Department of Rehabilitative Services, in cooperation with the Department of Social Services and local social services agencies, shall develop an expedited process for transitioning disabled persons in hospitals to rehabilitation facilities.  As part of this expedited process, the Department of Rehabilitative Services shall make Medicaid
disability determinations
within seven business days of the receipt of
referral
s from local departments of social services
.”

Explanation
(This amendment requires an expedited determination of Medicaid eligibility for disabled persons in hospitals waiting for placement in rehabilitation facilities.)