Establishes a time frame in which the bureau of disabilities services must review and approve or deny requests for an increase in service units provided to certain individuals with a disability. Reduces the income levels as a percentage of the federal poverty level for purposes of the Medicaid eligibility of certain Medicare beneficiaries. Repeals a provision prohibiting the office of the secretary of family and social services from reducing reimbursement for home health services. Specifies that public notice of at least six months (rather than one year) must be provided before a health facility service reimbursement that results in a reduction in reimbursement may be changed. Provides that a claim by the estate recovery unit of the office of Medicaid policy and planning (estate recovery unit) is forever barred unless the estate recovery unit files a claim in the court in which the decedent's estate is being administered not later than 365 days after the date of death of the decedent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Senate Bill (S): 12-11-2.1-3, 12-15-2-3.5, 12-15-2-26, 12-15-14-8, 29-1-14-1
Senate Bill (S): 12-11-2.1-3, 12-15-2-3.5, 12-15-2-26, 12-15-14-8, 29-1-14-1
Engrossed Senate Bill (S): 12-11-2.1-3, 12-15-2-3.5, 12-15-2-26, 12-15-14-8, 29-1-14-1