1. (1) Beginning January 1, 1998, and continuing each January 1 while the community diversion pilot projects are operating, the department shall report to the Legislature regarding the implementation and operation of community diversion pilot projects.
2. (2) The department shall contract for an independent evaluation of the community diversion pilot projects. Such evaluation must include a careful review and assessment of the actual cost for the provision of services to participants.
3. (3) The department, in consultation with the agency, shall assess the feasibility of implementing a managed long-term care system throughout the state to serve appropriate Medicaid-eligible long-term care recipients age 60 years and older.

History.--s. 9, ch. 97-87.