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Introduced
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH; ENACTING THE MEDICAID WAIVER WAGE FAIRNESS AND WORKFORCE ACT; REQUIRING PROVIDER AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH CERTAIN MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN STAFF WHEN REIMBURSEMENT RATES INCREASE; REQUIRING PROVIDER AGENCIES TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AND REPORT ON STAFF COMPENSATION; PROVIDING FOR THE RECOUPMENT OF REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASES PAID TO PROVIDER AGENCIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; REQUIRING PROVIDER AGENCIES TO COLLECT AND REPORT DATA REGARDING THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medicaid Waiver Wage Fairness and Workforce Act, requires provider agencies that offer services through Medicaid waiver programs for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to use at least 70% of any increase in reimbursement rates to increase compensation for their direct support professionals. The bill also requires these provider agencies to maintain records on how they use the increased funding and to report data on their direct support professional workforce, including employment stability and compensation. If a provider agency fails to use the required portion of the rate increase for staff compensation or to properly report the information, the Department of Health may recoup some or all of the reimbursement rate increase.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee (00:00 3/10/2021 Room 311) (on 03/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=342&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0342.pdf |
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