Bill > HB1292

This bill amends Georgia law to exempt certain nursing homes specifically serving war veterans from the certificate of need (CON) program. The CON program, which is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, generally requires healthcare providers to obtain approval before expanding services or building new facilities to ensure there is a demonstrated need. This legislation adds a new exemption for intermediate care facilities or skilled nursing facilities that provide care to war veterans and are owned or operated by the Department of Veterans Service, meaning these facilities will no longer need to go through the CON process. The bill also clarifies that the beds in these veteran-focused facilities will not be counted when determining the need for other healthcare providers or services in the state, and it repeals any conflicting laws.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73169