Massachusetts S484 amends nursing home bed reservation policies for MassHealth recipients during leaves of absence.
Massachusetts S484 modifies the reservation of nursing home beds for MassHealth recipients during leaves of absence. It mandates the division to pay for bed preservation during hospital stays for up to 20 days per medical event, including observation stays exceeding 24 hours. For nonmedical leaves, the division will cover bed preservation for up to 10 days annually. The division will also reimburse nursing facilities for these reserved beds.
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