Nevada SB54 requires Medicaid to cover medical respite care for homeless individuals if federal funding is available.
Nevada SB54 mandates that Medicaid provide coverage for medical respite care for persons experiencing homelessness, contingent on federal financial participation. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a model for providing such care, which must include acute and post-acute medical care and support services. Facilities offering medical respite care must meet specific criteria, including being staffed 24/7 by qualified healthcare providers.
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