SB612

SHORT_SUMARY: Establishes criteria for Medicaid eligibility in nursing facilities and home care.

Amends eligibility criteria for Medicaid nursing facility services and home and community-based care. A person is eligible if they require 24-hour care for medical monitoring, restorative nursing, medication administration, or assistance with daily living activities. Financial eligibility is determined based on income standards. The department must use an approved assessment tool for clinical eligibility, with input from skilled professionals and primary care providers. The act takes effect 60 days after passage.