Alaska HB73 establishes complex care residential homes and requires Medicaid waivers for their approval.

Alaska HB73 defines "complex care residential home" as a setting providing 24-hour multi-disciplinary care to up to 15 individuals with specialized needs. The bill mandates the Department of Health to submit amendments to the state plan for Medicaid waivers, including for these homes, to gain federal approval. The provisions of the bill take effect only if the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the necessary waivers by July 1, 2031.

Alaska HB73 establishes complex care residential homes and requires Medicaid waivers for their approval.

Alaska HB73 defines "complex care residential home" as a setting providing 24-hour multi-disciplinary care to up to 15 individuals with specialized needs. The bill mandates the Department of Health to submit amendments to the state plan for Medicaid waivers, including for these homes, to gain federal approval. The provisions of the bill take effect only if the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the necessary waivers by July 1, 2031.