§ 40-8.9-1 Findings
§ 40-8.9-2 System reform and rebalancing goal
§ 40-8.9-3 Least-restrictive setting requirement
§ 40-8.9-4 Unified long-term care budget
§ 40-8.9-5 Administration and regulations
§ 40-8.9-6 Recognizing long-term reform performance – Reporting
§ 40-8.9-7 Rate reform
§ 40-8.9-8 System screening
§ 40-8.9-9 Long-term-care rebalancing system reform goal

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