HB6243 Summary

• Requires nursing home owners and operators to purchase and maintain at least $500,000 in liability insurance coverage for each facility as a condition of licensure.

• Changes the licensing fee structure from an annual fee of $1,990 to $20 per bed with a minimum of $200 per facility, and establishes an annual renewal fee using the same per-bed calculation.

• Mandates that applicants provide proof of liability insurance compliance before receiving or renewing a license, with the Department authorized to suspend or revoke licenses for violations.

• Establishes a user fee ranging from $50 to $5,000 for reviewing facility proposals involving additions, renovations, expansions, or modifications.

• Exempts governmental entities and agencies from paying licensing and user fees.