ME LD1720

Long-term care workers (nurses, certified nursing assistants, direct care workers, housekeeping and dietary staff) at licensed nursing homes and residential care facilities would gain access to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System

Long-term care workers at licensed nursing homes and residential care facilities would gain access to the state group health insurance plan

MaineCare must fully reimburse nursing homes and residential care facilities for actual costs of staff training programs, including CNA training, direct care worker training, and English as a second language training for nonnative English speakers

MaineCare must fully reimburse nursing homes and residential care facilities for actual costs of interpreter services for staff and residents requiring language assistance, including on-site interpreters, remote interpreting, and related administrative costs

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation must offer certified nursing assistant written examinations in French, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Filipino by January 1, 2026