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Bill reforms long-term care

Tulsa Beacon

SB 888 will allow seniors to take advantage of options counseling to ensure they are fully informed of their options prior to admission to a long-term care program, including less costly choices like home health and adult day services.  One option provided under SB 888 is the PACE program, which is a Medicare and Medicaid…

Long-term nursing care options

Tulsa Beacon

Oklahoma is second in the nation for nursing home residents with low-care needs who could be better served in home and community-based settings. The Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 888 to provide seniors and their families options that best suit the individual’s long-term healthcare needs while saving the state money.  “Oklahoma spends 70…