Bill > HB1864

This bill extends the nursing home annual assessment fee, which is a fee paid by nursing facilities, to June 30, 2027, and makes other related changes to how Medicaid reimbursement for nursing facilities is calculated. It introduces new definitions for terms like "budget adjustment factor" (BAF), which is a percentage adjustment to reimbursement rates to meet budget targets, and "rebase" or "rebasing," a process to update reimbursement rates based on current costs. The bill also clarifies that cost reports with audit issues will be excluded from calculations and establishes a process for notifying legislative committees if payments are reduced. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, for most purposes, with provisions for rule-making taking effect upon becoming law.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1864&ga=114