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TX HB2375

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Campos

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Health and Human Services Commission to establish a mandatory certification system for nursing facilities providing care to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, with full certification required for all such facilities by January 1, 2035

  • Sets phased certification milestones: 10% of facilities certified by January 2027, 25% by January 2029, 50% by January 2031, and 75% by January 2033

  • Nursing facilities newly licensed on or after January 1, 2027 must obtain certification before providing Alzheimer's care, while existing facilities have until January 1, 2035 to comply

  • Creates a tiered reimbursement incentive for early certification: 100% of costs reimbursed for facilities certified by 2027, decreasing to 75% by 2029, 50% by 2031, and 25% by 2033

  • Prohibits facilities from advertising Alzheimer's specialized care unless they hold the required certification, and establishes three-year certification periods with staggered expiration dates aligned to facility licenses

Legislative Description

Relating to a state plan and requirements for nursing facilities that provide care and treatment for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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