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GA HB1336

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Smyre

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing prohibition in Code Section 31-7-12.2 that barred assisted living communities from enrolling as Medicaid providers or receiving Title XIX (Social Security Act) funds
  • Creates new Code Section 31-7-12.9 explicitly permitting both assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as providers of medical assistance and receive Medicaid funds
  • Authorization is subject to the condition that enrollment is not otherwise prohibited by federal law or regulation
  • Amends Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, governing the regulation of hospitals and related institutions

Legislative Description

Health; allow assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/15/2022

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/14/2022

Full Bill Text

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