South Dakota is appropriating $500,000 to help family caregivers pay for respite care services (temporary break care) for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Caregivers who are at least 18 years old, apply through the Department of Human Services, and demonstrate a need for respite care can be reimbursed, with priority given to those who have exhausted federal funding under the Older Americans Act.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Committee on Appropriations Tabled Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 0.
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing J. 1
Health and Human Services Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 119
Prime sponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-024
Committee on Appropriations — Tabled
Health and Human Services — Referred to