Maryland HB671 mandates a 3% appropriation from Medicaid quality assessments for nursing facilities to fund the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office.

Maryland HB671 establishes a mandatory appropriation of at least 3% of funds collected from Medicaid quality assessments on certain nursing facilities to support the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This office, within the Department of Aging, advocates for residents' rights and welfare in long-term care settings. The bill also outlines the duties of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, including representing residents' interests, providing information to other agencies, and educating facilities and staff on residents' rights.

Maryland HB671 mandates a 3% appropriation from Medicaid quality assessments for nursing facilities to fund the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office.

Maryland HB671 establishes a mandatory appropriation of at least 3% of funds collected from Medicaid quality assessments on certain nursing facilities to support the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This office, within the Department of Aging, advocates for residents' rights and welfare in long-term care settings. The bill also outlines the duties of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, including representing residents' interests, providing information to other agencies, and educating facilities and staff on residents' rights.