Massachusetts H1381 amends Medicaid rates for nursing facilities to ensure stability and adequate compensation.

Massachusetts H1381 amends the General Laws to stabilize nursing facilities by adjusting Medicaid rates. It mandates an upward adjustment of at least 5% for facilities serving a high number of Medicaid residents, provided these residents account for 75% or more of all resident care days. The bill also sets the Nursing Cost Per Diem at the statewide average plus 10% and requires annual recognition of inflationary costs using the Skilled Nursing Facility Market Basket Update.

Massachusetts H1381 amends Medicaid rates for nursing facilities to ensure stability and adequate compensation.

Massachusetts H1381 amends the General Laws to stabilize nursing facilities by adjusting Medicaid rates. It mandates an upward adjustment of at least 5% for facilities serving a high number of Medicaid residents, provided these residents account for 75% or more of all resident care days. The bill also sets the Nursing Cost Per Diem at the statewide average plus 10% and requires annual recognition of inflationary costs using the Skilled Nursing Facility Market Basket Update.