Establishes a special commission to study and recommend a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program.

The bill establishes a special commission to study and recommend a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. The commission will review an actuarial study and consider options for program design, eligibility, enrollment, benefits, financing, and coordination with existing health care coverage. The commission will also assess the long-term care workforce's needs and the viability of a joint public and private system. The commission will submit a report with findings and recommendations, including draft legislation, within one year of the act's effective date.

Establishes a special commission to study and recommend a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program.

The bill establishes a special commission to study and recommend a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. The commission will review an actuarial study and consider options for program design, eligibility, enrollment, benefits, financing, and coordination with existing health care coverage. The commission will also assess the long-term care workforce's needs and the viability of a joint public and private system. The commission will submit a report with findings and recommendations, including draft legislation, within one year of the act's effective date.