Bill > HB07026

This bill modifies Connecticut's nursing home bed moratorium to provide greater flexibility in addressing regional nursing home bed shortages. Specifically, the bill allows for the addition of new Medicaid-certified nursing home beds under certain circumstances, such as relocating beds between facilities to meet priority needs identified in the state's strategic long-term care plan. The bill prioritizes nontraditional, small-house-style nursing home facilities that enhance quality of life for residents. When considering requests for new or relocated beds, the Department of Social Services must evaluate factors including financial feasibility, public need, and impact on local healthcare services. The bill requires that any bed relocation must not increase the total number of Medicaid-certified beds and must result in the closure of at least one existing facility. Additionally, the bill instructs the commissioner to consider bed need based on facility occupancy rates above 96% for at least two consecutive quarters and to use the state's strategic long-term care plan when projecting future bed requirements. The overall goal is to create a more flexible and needs-responsive approach to nursing home bed allocation while maintaining a careful balance of regional healthcare needs.

Health and Social Services

Human Services Committee (J)

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