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February 5, 2008

Lt. governor seeking details on long-term care changes

Governor Carcieri has said the state could save tens of millions of dollars by diverting elderly care from institutions to home care. But how, exactly, will these changes play out?

Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts is planning a series of meetings to flush out the details of the potential changes to elderly care that could result from the governor's proposed budget.

The meetings will be facilitated by the Long Term Care Coordinating Council, a body that aims to “develop and coordinate state policy concerning all forms of long term care for elderly and adults with chronic disabilities.”

“This is one of those times when by doing things differently and in a more cost-effective manner we can also better meet the needs of our citizens,” said Roberts, who chairs the council. “We have an opportunity to make some very positive changes in these tough budget times."

Roberts said she has requested presentations from the Office of Health and Human Services, Human Services, and the Department of Elderly Affairs at the first meeting, scheduled for next Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. in the State House.

By statute, the department representatives are required to attend.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

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