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MA H788
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Robertson
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AI Summary
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MassHealth Senior Care Options (SCO) programs must reimburse nursing homes at rates no less than Medicaid fee-for-service payment rates established in 101 CMR 206
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Required payments must include room and board plus all rate add-ons specified in state nursing facility regulations
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Applies to nursing homes licensed under Chapter 111, Section 71 of the General Laws when contracting with SCO programs
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Intended to ensure access to critical services and facilitate patient transitions from hospitals to nursing facilities
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Amends Section 9D of Chapter 118E of the General Laws by adding new subsection (7)
Legislative Description
To ensure senior care organization quality and accountability
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
6/27/2025