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WA SB5504
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Chapman
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AI Summary
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Health Care Authority must seek federal CMS consultation by December 1, 2025 for a state plan amendment allowing Medicaid payment to home health agencies for complex care services provided by family caregivers to children under 18 receiving private duty nursing
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Eligible caregivers include parents, guardians, family members, or others with close family-equivalent relationships who complete at least 75 hours of instruction from an accredited home health agency
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Caregivers must be trained by a registered nurse and employed by a licensed home health agency with a Health Care Authority or managed care organization provider agreement
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Health Care Authority must submit a feasibility status report to the legislature by January 1, 2026
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Provisions expire December 31, 2026
Legislative Description
Supporting caregivers who provide complex care services to children with heightened medical needs.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026