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WA SB5407
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marcus Riccelli
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AI Summary
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Delays the rebasing of nursing home direct and indirect care payment rates from the normal even-year cycle until fiscal year 2028, using calendar year 2025 cost reports
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Maintains the fiscal year 2024 direct and indirect care rates plus a one-time rate add-on throughout the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium until the delayed rebasing takes effect
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Requires a rate add-on to ensure the weighted average nursing facility payment rate for fiscal year 2026 equals the fiscal year 2025 rate
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Amends RCW 74.46.561, which governs Washington's nursing home payment rate system established in 2016 with three main components: direct care, indirect care, and capital
Legislative Description
Delaying the rebasing of the nursing home payment rates to 2028.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026