MS HB1349

Defines "adult day care facility" to include establishments providing nursing services, meals, supervised activities, medication management, and transportation for 4+ hours per day, subject to state licensing standards.

Establishes licensure application process for adult day care facilities with fees of $400 plus $20 per licensed capacity (maximum $500), and requires annual renewal at the same fee structure.

Directs State Board of Health to promulgate rules and regulations for adult day care facilities incorporating standards developed by the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA).

Requires Division of Medicaid to apply for waiver amendment to establish Medicaid reimbursement rates of not less than $75 per day for licensed adult day care facilities.

Exempts adult day care facilities from the 5% reimbursement rate reduction that applies to other Medicaid providers and authorizes implementation of Rap-Back criminal history monitoring system for facility employees.