Closure or change of services and relocation of residents in adult family homes. (FE)

Current DHS administrative rules require 30 days' written notification of the closure of an adult family home. The bill provides that an adult family home must provide to each resident, to the resident's guardian, if any, and to a member of the resident's family who is not the resident's guardian, if any, unless the resident requests that notice to a family other than a guardian be withheld, written notification of closure or a change in the type or level of service or means of reimbursement accepted at least 30 days prior to the closure or change. The bill establishes specific requirements for the notification to be provided by an adult family home, as well as other requirements and procedures for the adult family home, including specific requirements relating to planning for the relocation of residents. The bill requires the adult family home to notify DHS of its intention to close or to change the type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted and to provide DHS with a preliminary plan that DHS must approve. The bill provides that, within 30 days following notice under the provisions of the bill, a resident may request a hearing regarding the adult family home's compliance with the procedures and requirements required under the bill.

The bill also requires that, in the circumstance of an adult family home closing, intending to close, or changing its type or level of service or means of reimbursement accepted, DHS must provide, direct, or arrange for relocation planning, placement, and implementation assistance.