Silver Alert Legislation Making its Way Through Trenton

Category: Elder Law

A good and reasonable new law to help families of those suffering from dementia and other diseases is making its way through Trenton.

Baroni Silver Alert Legislation Approved by Committee New Jersey Senator Bill Baroni NJ District 14: "The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee approved bill S1551/S1844, establishing a “Silver Alert System” for missing people who are believed to be suffering from dementia or other cognitive impairments."

"This emergency alert plan is based on the “Amber Alert” used by State Police to locate missing children. The alerts will include a description of the missing person and other information deemed appropriate by the State and local law enforcement agencies."

It's A GO! New Jersey Combines Medicaid Waivers For Seniors & Adults With Physical Disabilities

MediLexicon News - It's A GO! New Jersey State Combines Medicaid Waivers For Seniors & Adults With Physical Disabilities: "Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Commissioner Heather Howard announced today the State has received approval from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to consolidate three Medicaid-supported home and community-based service programs currently operated by DHSS into a single program known as Global Options (GO) for Long Term Care."

This is great news and hopefully will proivded needed efficiencies and consolidated review of services.


Category: Elder Law