Senate: Health, Hospitals, Human Services

Agenda

The committee is conducting a hearing,

Block I: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services will come before the committee to offer testimony as it relates to the department’s performance in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Discussion Topics:

Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

Medical Assistance Program, particularly vision and dental care

Temporary housing for displaced residents

Facilities damage assessment

Congregate shelter

Block II: 2-4 p.m.

Bill No. 17-0771 — An Act amending the Virgin Islands Code, Title 27, chapter 1, subchapter I, relating to the special restricted licensing of physicians and subchapter IIa relating to the practice of telemedicine; amending Title 19, chapter 15, relating to the licensing, inspection and regulation of healthcare facilities and health services; and amending Title 33, chapter 3, relating to exemptions from the payment of gross receipts on all Medicaid and Medicare payments.