Senate Bill 516 Summary

• Defines a "children's nursing facility" as a nursing facility with at least 15% of residents under age 21 that receives written approval from the office to be designated as such.

• Requires the office of Medicaid policy and planning to reimburse children's nursing facilities in accordance with Medicare payment principles.

• Amends Indiana Code sections 12-7-2-32.5, 12-15-36-1.5, and 12-15-36-8 to establish these definitions and reimbursement requirements.

• Effective date is July 1, 2013.