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This bill amends Alaska Statutes (AS) Chapter 47.32, which governs health care facilities, to include "complex care residential homes" as a regulated entity. A complex care residential home is defined as a 24-hour residential setting offering continuous, multi-disciplinary care for individuals with complex mental, behavioral, medical, or disability-related needs requiring specialized attention. The bill adds these homes to the list of facilities subject to regulations by the Department of Health and clarifies that they are not considered "assisted living homes" or "hospitals" for the purposes of existing definitions. Additionally, the Department of Health is directed to seek necessary federal approvals, such as amendments to the state's Medicaid plan or waivers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to ensure coverage for services provided by these homes, with the entire act taking effect on July 1, 2027.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Rules (House)

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB73