Bill
LC 3314
Overview: LC 3314, "Eliminate termination date of community health aide program", is a draft bill currently in legal review. It was introduced on December 14, 2024 and falls under
Overview: LC 3314, "Eliminate termination date of community health aide program", is a draft bill currently in legal review. It was introduced on December 14, 2024 and falls under the subject areas of Health Care Services and Indians.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to remove the existing termination date for the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP), which provides training and certification for community-based health workers in rural and remote areas, particularly those with large Native American populations.
Key Provisions:
- Eliminates the current statutory termination date for the CHAP, making it a permanent program
- Maintains the existing structure and requirements for the training and certification of community health aides
- Continues the federal funding and oversight of the CHAP through the Indian Health Service
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily benefit the rural and Native American communities that rely on the CHAP for accessible, culturally-appropriate primary care services. By making the program permanent, it would provide more stability and long-term viability for the community health aides and the patients they serve.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: As a draft bill in legal review, LC 3314 is still in the early stages of the legislative process. Once it clears legal review, it will likely be formally introduced and assigned to the appropriate committee(s) for consideration, public hearings, and potential votes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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