LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS PROGRAM House SponsorsRep. Elizabeth Coulson-Carolyn H. Krause-Sandra M. Pihos-Ruth Munson-Mary E. Flowers, Rosemary Mulligan, Paul D. Froehlich, Patricia R. Bellock, Suzanne Bassi and Linda Chapa LaVia 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Long-term Care Options Program Act. Provides that the Governor shall create a Long-Term Care Options Program, administered by the Department on Aging in coordination with the Departments of Public Aid and Public Health, to establish a single point-of-entry system that assures ease of access to and coordination of community-based long-term care services for all seniors. Provides that the Options Program shall build upon the knowledge and expertise of the systems already in place such as the area agencies on aging, care coordination units, and senior centers. Creates the Long-Term Care Options Council. Effective immediately. 2/4/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 2/4/2004HouseFirst Reading 2/4/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/5/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 2/10/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carolyn H. Krause 2/10/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos 2/10/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ruth Munson 2/10/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan 2/18/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 2/18/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi 2/20/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 2/20/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die