House Sponsors: JONES,SHIRLEY-JONES,LOU AND O'BRIEN. Short description: DAGING-FAMILY CAREGIVR SUPPORT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Family Caregiver Support Act. Provides that the Department on Aging shall identify supportive services that are directly related to the provision of care to a functionally dependent older adult or other adult suffering from dementia. These services include benefits counseling, caregiver counseling, education, training, and reimbursement to primary caregivers whose households financially qualify for assistance under the Act for expenses incurred in helping functionally dependent older adults or other adults suffering from dementia. FISCAL NOTE (Department on Aging) Fiscal impact would be $164,750 plus grant costs. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status