GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2007

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SENATE BILL 448

Health Care Committee Substitute Adopted 3/22/07

Short Title:     Study/Brunswick County.	(Public)
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March 5, 2007

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT DIRECTING THE Department of Health and Human Services TO STUDY and IDENTIFY program and service NEEDS for older adults IN BRUNSWICK AND OTHER COUNTIES.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services, shall study the population profile of Brunswick County and other counties where there is expected to be a significant increase in the number of individuals who are 65 years old or older.  The purpose of the study is to determine the anticipated impact on programs and services that address the needs of the older adult population.   The study shall identify programs that are currently in place, or are needed, in order to address the needs of the older adult population and shall make recommendations for improved delivery systems.  The study shall also identify current funding sources and where additional funds are needed.  The Department shall report its findings and recommendations not later than April 1, 2008, to the 2008 Regular Session of the 2007 General Assembly, to the North Carolina Study Commission on Aging, and to the board of county commissioners of each county studied.

SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2007.