(2) In developing the comprehensive plan, the department shall work with stakeholders, advocates for seniors and advocates for persons with physical disabilities.
(3) The comprehensive plan must include recommendations for:
(a) Improving the long term care system in Oregon;
(b) Improving access by seniors and persons with physical disabilities to services in the least restrictive long term care settings;
(c) Obtaining any Medicaid waivers that may be required; and
(d) Creating a reimbursement structure that ensures access to services while controlling costs and maintaining quality care by:
(A) Reexamining client acuity and appropriate service priority level designations;
(B) Developing reimbursement rates that are reasonably competitive with rates paid by private payers;
(C) Creating incentives for providers to participate in the state medical assistance program; and
(D) Addressing geographic differentials. [2008 c.37 §1]
Note: 410.065 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 410 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.