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HB 2035 Criminal history record information; screening individuals.

Introduced by: Marcia S. "Cia" Price | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Dissemination of criminal history record information; Department of Medical Assistance Services; screening individuals. Provides that home care organizations, hospices, behavioral health care providers, and community services boards may disclose to the Department of Medical Assistance Services information regarding (i) whether a criminal history background check has been performed on an employee or other person for whom a background check is required and (ii) whether the person is eligible for employment or to provide services.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Dissemination of criminal history record information; Department of Medical Assistance Services; screening individuals. Provides that the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department), or its designee, may receive criminal history record information for the purpose of screening individuals who, through contracts, subcontracts, or direct employment, volunteer, apply for, are offered, or have accepted a position related to the provision of services to enrollees in the Medicaid Program or the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) Program, or any other program administered by the Department. Current law provides that the Department is limited to receiving such information for the purpose of screening individuals who volunteer, apply for, are offered, or have accepted a position related to the provision of transportation services only.