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Obenshain said that, unlike skilled nursing facilities, the state currently lacks the same powers to intervene on assisted living facilities until there is a criminal conviction. He said the Department of Social Services suggested granting the commissioner the same authority used for skilled nursing facilities. \"What this bill does is it permits, it lifts the language from skilled nursing facilities and gives the same powers to the commissioner of Department of Social Services to petition circuit court for the appointment of a receiver, for facilities that have lost a license, have failed to get a license, facilities that have health, welfare, and safety, issues serious enough for court to order the installation of a receiver, to wind down the facility, to bring it in compliance or to find alternative placements for the residents in the facility,\" he told the committee.

During questioning, Delegate Singh asked who would pay the receiver's costs. Obenshain replied: \"At the facility would pay for it out of the resident payments to the facility. So it is revenue neutral.\" Delegate Henson asked about the bill’s requirement that a court \"shall hear\" the matter within 10 days; Obenshain said he had \"heard no opposition from the court\" and said the 10-day hearing requirement is intended to give priority on the docket because of the health and safety concerns.

Supporters offered no fiscal amendment in the transcript; Obenshain said the department indicated it had the resources to carry out the action. The subcommittee moved to report the bill; the clerk recorded that Obenshain’s bill \"moves forward on about 8 to 0.\" The bill will proceed for further consideration.

Background and significance: The bill would create a statutory pathway for the DSS commissioner to seek court-appointed receivers for assisted living facilities posing significant health and safety risks, mirroring existing authority for skilled nursing facilities. Supporters framed the measure as a response to documented enforcement and resource gaps identified in prior reviews and investigations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Social Services Subcommittee Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 8:07 AM - 8:22 AM","oneSentenceSummary","Senator Mark Obenshain described an unlicensed assisted living facility in Rockingham County \"that has no license. It has 40 some residents there,\" and introduced SB 1153 to grant the Department of Social Services the authority to seek receivership for assisted living facilities with serious health and safety concerns.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature VA, Virginia","taxId",77687,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6341111,"Senate Bill 843 would direct DMAS to plan Medicaid expansion for remote patient monitoring",80,355000,435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2258126-b4a88aeb6e701454f77e9cfc4c10673d&start=355&end=435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2258126-b4a88aeb6e701454f77e9cfc4c10673d/thumbnail_355000.jpg","/articles/6341111/Virginia/Senate-Bill-843-would-direct-DMAS-to-plan-Medicaid-expansion-for-remote-patient-monitoring","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6341111-aee80efed670b88367dfc867fe0209e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199444&Signature=Y8NbSRubWv4~GU50hp35vy1mBbDjTJrHkYpxAsWTjheiU0nex3vP~zazSlRtdxTrTw~goQnKRA0nB03zT4MF0XKPTq8PDCap28z-kOyVsqMg2tpPepAgxKRU5arzMDkjTKccAA~YxtC12zKDiEGO2dPBTUFRU~3To-LQIXy9p5l1BtVf~0tqM3KcMvv4kTzc2VDvCBW4HdWyNC2xpwB1mGwcwc5x3sSSSflT5DyPxHia9TsGYtR60JNuWuX7vjvF~q3pfxkldz~QtJc5jG6lAH1sXgZ8StMoh~eTMoEk4mFPjuK~up8ULBX~cHUi8ozwzo2zNlgzY5Qgxa-0dD1H~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senator Favola told the subcommittee Senate Bill 843 is a recommendation from the Joint Commission on Health Care and \"directs, DMAS to develop a plan, for expanding eligibility criteria under Medicaid for remote patient monitoring.\" She said the policy is aimed at people with chronic conditions and that a report is due to the Joint Commission on Health Care on Oct. 1, 2025: \"We believe that this will help, help them keep themselves healthier, which is a very good thing. And there is a report due to the Joint Commission on Healthcare, October first, 20 25.\"

Favola noted she did not have a fiscal statement available during her presentation. No public opposition was recorded in the transcript. A committee member moved to report the bill; the motion was seconded, the roll was opened, and the clerk recorded that the bill \"moves on to the next step, unanimously.\" The measure will proceed from the subcommittee for further legislative processing.

Background and implications: The measure directs the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to produce a plan expanding Medicaid eligibility criteria to cover remote patient monitoring — technology-enabled monitoring of patients outside clinical settings. Supporters framed the policy as a care-management tool for people with chronic disease; the bill includes a reporting deadline to the Joint Commission on Health Care. The transcript does not specify budget figures or whether new funds would be required.","SB843, recommended by the Joint Commission on Health Care, would direct the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to develop a plan to expand Medicaid eligibility for remote patient monitoring for people with chronic conditions; the subcommittee voted unanimously to report the bill.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":80,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6341115,"Senate Bill 773 would link DSS, local housing authorities to increase vouchers for youth aging out of foster care",221,134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2258126-b4a88aeb6e701454f77e9cfc4c10673d&start=134&end=355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2258126-b4a88aeb6e701454f77e9cfc4c10673d/thumbnail_134000.jpg","/articles/6341115/Virginia/Senate-Bill-773-would-link-DSS-local-housing-authorities-to-increase-vouchers-for-youth-aging-out-of-foster-care","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6341115-da0442b87b27a6929b794c5ac959280f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199444&Signature=cPYw2BGbH9J078sBkwXpgZIXRQisJHnsVP~7lzYWOqxgBKpl68GDpo-XvRenk5fQMXK3Wh4qDLSl9s3TAgHA1TaNMm4IJQ9p3JfRQKjMLlp2TXcJxg3q2Z3o3OU7iNIslphMWbCANOwneOyLdV4n~yJgJwqVYjtTwCaz4A768lhzEgFQhnpXLQhNZ7BxD0bxB~o7MXUTqPyEt1GFhrzZr1C75fi8LST1RG4BKBmdgDVxbvM4c~Ys7rRF8jcEL~gH-ut9iC210wBXtBlmOZSvtsfTtT~5VY~~a~Dpddi-CRHdD2iltu5FF~3X4PfBG~HMpk~Wo055uv5yfn4Lmp~6Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senator Favola introduced Senate Bill 773, saying, \"It's the foster care housing services plan. What this bill does is it directs the department of social services to enter into a memorandum of understanding with local housing authorities and the local departments of social services to facilitate accessing federal housing vouchers.\" The measure directs the Department of Social Services (DSS) to coordinate with local departments and housing authorities to help eligible foster youth access the Federal Unification Housing Choice Program.

Favola told the subcommittee the program \"is intended to help youth who are aging out of the foster care system and will need places to live. The social services department would be expected to work with the foster youth 90 days before the foster youth exits. So there's actually a plan. It is a important safety net.\" She said foster youth face higher probabilities of homelessness and vulnerability to trafficking when they lack stable housing: \"We know that, our foster youth have a much higher probability of becoming homeless. They also have a higher probability of being vulnerable, to human trafficking and other elements because they don't have the stability of a safe home.\"

Eric Reynolds, children's ombudsman, testified in support: \"I support, Senator, Favola's, bill. Appreciate her working with us in the Virginia Department of Social Services and coming up with this. Also, local departments are required to provide some transition services for foster youth who are about to age out of foster care.\" Reynolds said the measure’s focus on housing is an \"important feature to make sure our children, the foster youth do transition\" with needed services.

A committee member moved to report the bill and refer it to the Appropriations Committee; the motion was seconded and the committee opened the roll. The measure \"moves on to the next step unanimously,\" the clerk announced. The bill will proceed to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration.

Votes at a glance: the subcommittee voted to report SB 773 and refer it to Appropriations; the clerk recorded the motion as passing unanimously.

Background and next steps: The bill would add a formal requirement for DSS to create memoranda of understanding with local housing authorities and local social services offices to facilitate use of the Federal Unification Housing Choice Program. The committee noted that approvals and funding decisions by housing authorities and federal voucher rules will still apply.","Sen. Favola’s SB773 would require the Department of Social Services to enter memoranda of understanding with local housing authorities and local social services departments to help foster youth access federal housing vouchers; committee voted to report the bill and refer it to Appropriations unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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Senate Bill 1153 would give DSS authority to seek receivership for assisted living facilities with serious safety concerns

Senate Bill 843 would direct DMAS to plan Medicaid expansion for remote patient monitoring

Senate Bill 773 would link DSS, local housing authorities to increase vouchers for youth aging out of foster care