H1381

Relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 1, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing

History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Sep 15, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026