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DE SB140
Bill
Status
Passed
6/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Harris McDowell
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AI Summary
- Increases quality assessment fees for nursing facilities on non-Medicare resident days effective June 1, 2016, with specialized facilities capped at $19 per day and other facilities at $35 per day
- Allows the Secretaries of the Department of Finance and Department of Health and Social Services to determine annual assessment amounts within the specified caps, announced by May 1 each year
- Permits modification of assessment rates if required by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to comply with federal redistribution requirements under 42 CFR 433.68(e)(2)
- Removes the December 31, 2015 sunset date for the quality assessment program, allowing it to continue beyond that date
- Caps aggregate quality assessment fees for all facilities at the maximum allowed under federal law
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 30, Title 16 Of The Delaware Code, And The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Nursing Homes And Quality Assessment.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/30/2015
Committee Referrals
Health & Social Services6/16/2015
Full Bill Text
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