NV AB514

Requires Medicaid to cover rehabilitative residential mental health care for eligible recipients, contingent on federal financial participation, though coverage excludes room and board costs

Defines "rehabilitative residential mental health care" as community-based, medically monitored care in residential settings using rehabilitative principles to promote recovery from mental illness and help clients transition to more independent living

Creates a new licensure framework for providers of rehabilitative residential mental health care under the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, including requirements for background checks, building inspections, and separate regulations for facilities serving minors versus adults

Adds rehabilitative residential mental health care providers to facilities overseen by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and requires providers to notify patients of any health and safety deficiencies discovered during inspections

Appropriates $30,800 in FY 2025-2026 and $551,899 in FY 2026-2027 from the State General Fund, plus authorizes additional non-General Fund expenditures of $92,400 and $1,639,954 respectively, for Medicaid coverage and computer system upgrades