Findings — Intent

  1. Law
  2. Arkansas Code
  3. Public Health and Welfare
  4. Health and Safety
  5. Long-Term Care Facilities and Services
  6. General Provisions
  7. Findings — Intent

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  1. (a) The General Assembly finds that:

    1. (1) Residents in Arkansas' long-term care facilities are particularly vulnerable to the theft or illegal diversion of personal funds designated as residents' share of cost under the Arkansas Medicaid program;

    2. (2) The theft or illegal diversion of residents' share of cost under the program has an adverse impact on the resources available to ensure high-quality care for all facility residents; and

    3. (3) This section and § 20-10-110 are necessary to:

      1. (A) Protect long-term care residents' rights;

      2. (B) Provide appropriate resources for residents' care; and

      3. (C) Ensure that residents' funds designated to pay for long-term care are used for that purpose.

  2. (b) The General Assembly intends that this section and § 20-10-110 affect individuals who intentionally steal or divert residents' share of cost and not change the obligations or responsibilities of residents of long-term care facilities or deter legitimate disputes over the amount of a resident's share of cost.


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