HB1664 provides funding for the Washington state long-term care ombuds program to meet statutory obligations.

HB1664 mandates the long-term care ombuds program to develop a funding recommendation by September 1, 2025, and each subsequent September 1st, in partnership with the department of commerce and consulting with the office of financial management. The recommendation must ensure adequate funding to meet the statutory obligations of the program, including the ratio of one full-time ombuds for every 2,000 residents as recommended by the Institute of Medicine.

HB1664 provides funding for the Washington state long-term care ombuds program to meet statutory obligations.

HB1664 mandates the long-term care ombuds program to develop a funding recommendation by September 1, 2025, and each subsequent September 1st, in partnership with the department of commerce and consulting with the office of financial management. The recommendation must ensure adequate funding to meet the statutory obligations of the program, including the ratio of one full-time ombuds for every 2,000 residents as recommended by the Institute of Medicine.