Establishes a pilot program to enhance Medicaid reimbursement for assisted living programs with specific workforce demographic requirements.

The bill establishes an assisted living program reimbursement pilot program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs. To qualify, at least 70% of the facility's staff must voluntarily self-identify as Black, Hispanic, or Asian. The capitated rates of payment will increase from 31% to 50% over five years. Facilities must submit an annual certification to the department of health verifying compliance. The commissioner may audit participating facilities to ensure compliance. Non-compliant facilities may be removed from the pilot program.

Establishes a pilot program to enhance Medicaid reimbursement for assisted living programs with specific workforce demographic requirements.

The bill establishes an assisted living program reimbursement pilot program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs. To qualify, at least 70% of the facility's staff must voluntarily self-identify as Black, Hispanic, or Asian. The capitated rates of payment will increase from 31% to 50% over five years. Facilities must submit an annual certification to the department of health verifying compliance. The commissioner may audit participating facilities to ensure compliance. Non-compliant facilities may be removed from the pilot program.