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MA H1409
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Todd Smola
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AI Summary
- Prohibits MassHealth from reducing health care payments to nursing facilities based on failure to meet staffing hour requirements (specified hours per patient per day)
- Exempts nursing homes with Medicaid utilization rates of 80% or higher from any downward payment adjustments, as determined by EOHHS
- Amends Section 13C of Chapter 118E of the General Laws governing MassHealth reimbursement
- Requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to promulgate or amend regulations to implement the changes
Legislative Description
Relative to MassHealth
Last Action
Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026
10/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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