This bill proposes amendments to the membership and duties of the county-state finance commission, as outlined in RSA 28-B. Key changes include the addition of the phrase "or designee" after the commissioner of the department of health and human services, and the replacement of "elderly and adult services" with "long term supports and services" in the title of the division within the department. The bill also modifies the terms of appointed members, specifying that they will serve for a term of 2 years and continue until their successors are appointed, rather than having initial terms of varying lengths. Additionally, it clarifies the composition of legislative members on the commission, ensuring that one member is a representative from the house finance committee and another is simply a member of the house of representatives.

In terms of the commission's duties, the bill maintains its oversight of the financial relationship between county and state governments regarding shared funding obligations. It emphasizes the commission's responsibilities to review and provide recommendations on the state's long-term care Medicaid plan, rate setting for long-term care services, and county billing systems. The bill also includes provisions for evaluating funding options and managing individual county payment limits, ensuring that these limits do not reduce the total county obligation. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-B:1, 28-B:3
HB1160 text: 28-B:1, 28-B:3