SB00289

An Act Concerning Funding Of The Quality Metrics Program For Nursing Homes.

Introduced·2/19/26

Connecticut SB00289 establishes a quality metrics program for nursing homes to improve care and access for Medicaid members.

Connecticut SB00289 creates a quality metrics program for nursing homes, aiming to enhance care and access for Medicaid members. The Department of Social Services will determine eligibility for enhanced Medicaid payments based on a facility's payor mix, with a focus on those having over 75% Medicaid residents. Payments will be phased in over three years, starting July 1, 2022, and will be based on performance metrics including CMS nursing home quarterly metrics, consumer satisfaction surveys, and Department of Public Health data.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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6 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Aging Public Hearing

History

Apr 14

Senate

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 14

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 14

Senate

No New File by Committee on Appropriations