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AL SB288
Bill
AI Summary
SB288 Summary
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Extends the supplemental assessment on nursing facility business activities through August 31, 2013, replacing the original September 1, 2011 expiration date.
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Increases the supplemental provider privilege assessment from $1,063.08 per annum to $1,603.08 per annum effective September 1, 2011.
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Sets the automatic inflation factor to zero percent for computing overall Medicaid nursing facility rates from October 1, 2011, through September 30, 2013, while maintaining the actual inflation factor for calculating cost center ceilings.
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Authorizes the Alabama Medicaid Agency to create a special reimbursement model for dedicated ventilator care units in nursing facilities that meet specific physical plant and staffing requirements.
Legislative Description
Nursing facilities, Medicaid reimbursement, supplement assessment extended, supplemental provider privilege assessment increased, inflation factor moved to zero, Medicaid Agency authorized to create reimbursement formula for ventilator care units, Secs. 40-26B-21, 40-26B-22, 40-26B-23, 40-26B-24, 40-26B-25, 40-26B-26 am'd.; Act 2010-520, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Medicaid Agency
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
6/1/2011