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MA S2643

MA S2643
Requiring protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
07/31/2018
In Committee
08/02/2018
Crossed Over
07/31/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Requiring protection for the continuous skilled care of fragile children in the Commonwealth

AI Summary

This bill requires the Center for Health Information and Analysis, in conjunction with MassHealth, to prepare a biennial report on the number of pediatric patients requiring continuous skilled nursing care, the authorized and delivered hours of such care, the utilization and adequacy of reimbursement rates for this care. The bill also requires the Office of Medicaid to review the wage payment rates paid by home health agencies to staff or contracted nurses providing continuous skilled nursing care, and provide recommendations on criteria for future reporting. The first report under this bill is due on January 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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