MD SB340

Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the Governor must include at least 3% of funds collected from the Medicaid quality assessment on nursing facilities in the annual budget to fund the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman in the Department of Aging

The 3% funding allocation must supplement, not replace, existing appropriations for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman's office

The Medicaid quality assessment applies to freestanding nursing facilities with 45 or more beds operating in Maryland, excluding nursing home beds in registered continuing care retirement communities

The assessment may not exceed 6.0% of operating revenue for all subject nursing facilities and is calculated per non-Medicare patient day

Effective July 1, 2026