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Important New Legislation for Seniors
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Below
you will find summaries of important legislation lawmakers in Springfield are
working on to enhance the lives of seniors.
House Bill 2453
ensures
hospitals that discharge seniors to nursing homes do
not use or recommend unlicensed or unregistered
facilities.
House Bill
2380
establishes a program to raise public awareness,
educate consumers and train health professionals,
teachers, and human service providers on the
prevention and treatment of arthritis.
Senate Bill
159
strengthens licensing requirements, quality
inspection standards and ensures background checks
fro home health care workers entrusted with our
loved ones
House Bill
3922 (93rd General Assembly)
ensures
that Illinois seniors can take full advantage of any
changes to Medicare prescription drug benefits.
House Bill
6706 (93rd General Assembly)
expands
services and training for individuals providing care
to our elderly family members.
House Bill
4837 (93rd General Assembly)
authorizes
the Illinois Department on Aging to establish a new
program aimed at providing the highest quality of
care to individuals residing in Community Based
Residential Facilities.
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