Bill Summaries: H772 (2021)

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  • Summary date: May 3 2021 - View summary

    Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to collaborate with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and study the long-term care needs of veterans in the state and include at least the five specified issues, including: (1) ways in which veterans' long-term care needs are currently being met by the federal Veterans Administration, the State, our local governments, and nongovernmental organizations; (2) projected long-term care needs of veterans over the next decade, including, at a minimum, medical, housing, and transportation needs and anticipated issues of concern that should be addressed to meet those needs; and (3) tangible, actionable recommendations that can be executed at every level of government to effectively address the long-term care needs of veterans in the state. Allows contracting with appropriate organizations as needed to conduct the study. Requires a report on the study findings by February 15, 2022, to the specified NCGA committee and division.