Bill > HB73

This bill amends Alaska Statutes (AS) Chapter 47.32, which governs the licensing and regulation of various healthcare facilities, by adding "complex care residential homes" to the list of entities subject to these regulations. A complex care residential home is defined as a residential setting offering 24-hour multidisciplinary care for individuals with complex mental, behavioral, medical, or disability-related needs requiring specialized attention. The bill also clarifies that complex care residential homes are not considered "assisted living homes" or "hospitals" under existing definitions, thereby distinguishing them from these other types of facilities. Furthermore, it mandates that the Department of Health will seek necessary federal approval, including potential amendments to the state's Medicaid plan or waivers from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, to implement these changes, with the Act scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027.