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MO HB3360

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Kimble

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Social Services must apply to federal CMS for a waiver or state plan amendment to implement a patient-driven payment model for MO HealthNet nursing home payments

  • Payments for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and nontherapy ancillary services would be calculated based on patients' clinical characteristics rather than volume of services provided

  • Creates per diem add-on payments tied to quality measures and certified nursing assistant tenure, promotion, and training, with facilities required to use these payments to increase CNA compensation

  • Eliminates the existing mental illness diagnosis add-on that provides per diem adjustments to facilities where at least 40% of Medicaid participants have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to MO HealthNet payments for nursing home services

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/23/2026

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