1.1.................... moves to amend H.F. No. 2294, the delete everything amendment
1.2(H2294DE2), as follows:
1.3Page 50, after line 11, insert:

1.4    "Sec. .... DIRECTION TO OMBUDSMAN FOR LONG-TERM CARE.
1.5The ombudsman for long-term care shall:
1.6(1) research the existence of differential treatment based on source of payment in
1.7assisted living settings;
1.8(2) convene stakeholders to provide technical assistance and expertise in studying
1.9and addressing these issues, including, but not limited to, consumers, health care and
1.10housing providers, advocates representing seniors and younger persons with disabilities or
1.11mental health challenges, county representatives, and representatives of the Department of
1.12Health and the Department of Human Services; and
1.13(3) submit a report of findings to the legislature no later than January 31, 2013,
1.14with recommendations for the development of policies and procedures to prevent and
1.15remedy instances of discrimination based on participation in or potential eligibility for
1.16medical assistance."
1.17Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
1.18Amend the title accordingly