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Introduced
02/03/2023
02/03/2023
In Committee
02/03/2023
02/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Funding for Wage Increases for Medical Provider Workers FOR the purpose of altering the percentage reimbursement rate increase that is required to be included in the Governor’s proposed budget for a certain fiscal year for providers of certain health care services under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, the Maryland Children’s Health Program, and the Community First Choice Program; requiring nursing homes to annually submit a certain cost report to the Maryland Department of Health; requiring that a certain percentage of the funding increase for a certain fiscal year be used to fund wage increases for certain workers; and generally relating to the reimbursement of service providers under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, the Maryland Children’s Health Program, and the Community First Choice Program. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health - General Section 16-201.4 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Health - General Section 16-209 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to increase the reimbursement rate for providers of certain healthcare services under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, the Maryland Children's Health Program, and the Community First Choice Program. Specifically, it requires the Governor's proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 to include a 10% rate increase, up from the previous 4% rate increase. The bill also requires nursing homes to annually submit a cost report to the Maryland Department of Health, which must include documentation of wage disbursement and other information. The Department may take enforcement action, including recouping funding, if a nursing home fails to submit an accurate cost report or pay the required wages. Additionally, 90% of the funding increase for fiscal year 2024 must be used to fund wage increases for healthcare workers, nursing home staff who provide direct care, and nursing home support staff who provide direct care.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing (13:00:00 3/1/2023 ) (on 03/01/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0468?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0468f.pdf |
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