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HB 5765

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stephen Casey and 1 co-sponsor

Creates a state program to fund and coordinate paid and volunteer attendants who transport physically disabled patients, with coverage under Medicaid/Medicare.

04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 5765

Summary of HB 5765

Overview

HB 5765 is a bill introduced on January 21, 2025 and referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health. The bill aims to require the development of a program that would provide Medicaid, Medicare, and other health care coverage for a network of paid or volunteer attendants who assist with transporting patients who have physical disabilities.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish or mandate the creation of a program to fund and organize attendants who help physically disabled patients access transportation for medical care.
  • Ensure that transportation assistance is covered under Medicaid, Medicare, and other health care coverage as part of the program.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the title)

  • Development of a state program to provide coverage for attendant transportation services.
  • Creation of a network that includes both paid attendants and volunteers to assist with transporting patients.
  • Coverage under Medicaid, Medicare, and other health care coverage for services provided by these attendants.
  • Likely governance, oversight, and administrative requirements for implementing the program (specifics to be found in the bill text).
  • Provisions to define the scope of transportation assistance (e.g., accompanying patients, help with getting in/out of vehicles, coordination of medical appointments).

Note: The exact statutory language, eligibility criteria, funding mechanisms, training and credentialing requirements, and operational details will be specified in the bill text. This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s title and status.

Affected Parties

  • Disabled individuals who require transportation to medical appointments.
  • Medicaid and Medicare programs and related state health agencies.
  • Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers coordinating patient transportation.
  • Paid attendants (employment/contracting arrangements) and volunteer networks.
  • Community organizations and agencies involved in volunteer transportation services.

Funding and Governance (Expectations)

  • The bill is likely to outline how the program would be funded (state funds, federal matching, waivers or rebates, etc.) and which agency would administer it (commonly a state health department or Medicaid agency).
  • It may establish governance structures, reporting requirements, and quality/oversight measures.

Timeline and Procedural Steps

  • Status: Ref. to Joint Committee on Public Health (no further action listed here).
  • Introduced: January 21, 2025.
  • Next steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the full chamber(s), followed by legislative consideration in the other house (if applicable) and potential signature by the governor. Timelines depend on committee schedules and legislative priorities.

Potential Impacts

  • Improved access to medical care for individuals with physical disabilities through reliable transportation support.
  • Increased coordination between health programs (Medicaid/Medicare) and transportation services.
  • Possible cost and administrative considerations for state programs and healthcare providers.
  • Opportunities and considerations for volunteer programs, training standards, and liability/quality controls.

How to Follow

  • Monitor updates from the Joint Committee on Public Health for hearing dates and amendments.
  • Review the full bill text once available to understand specific eligibility, funding, and operational details.
  • Look for fiscal notes and impact analyses from legislative staff for cost and implementation implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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