Bill > HB06910

This bill establishes new provisions for nursing home admissions, with a specific focus on creating exceptions for service-connected veterans. The bill modifies existing law to define key terms such as "federally contracted veterans nursing home" and "service-connected veteran," and adds a new provision allowing service-connected veterans to be admitted to federally contracted veterans nursing homes without strictly adhering to the standard waiting list order. The legislation maintains existing protections for indigent persons, including prohibitions against discrimination based on payment source and requirements for maintaining transparent waiting lists. Nursing homes will be required to keep electronic waiting lists and follow specific procedures for managing admissions, such as providing receipts for applications and maintaining the integrity of waiting list information. An important new exception is introduced that allows service-connected veterans to be prioritized for admission to veterans nursing homes, regardless of their position on the existing waiting list. The bill also preserves existing mechanisms for investigating complaints and potential sanctions for nursing homes that violate admission regulations. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing nursing homes time to adapt to the new requirements and streamline their admission processes for service-connected veterans.

Military Affairs and Security

Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee (J)

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