Establishes an assisted living program reimbursement pilot program with enhanced Medicaid reimbursement for qualifying facilities.

The bill establishes an assisted living program reimbursement pilot program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs. To be eligible, facilities must employ at least fifty employees, have at least 70% of their staff voluntarily self-identify as Black, Hispanic, or Asian, and maintain an average annual occupancy rate of at least 80%. Facilities will receive increased capitated rates of payment, rising from 31% to 50% over five years. The commissioner will submit an annual report evaluating the program's fiscal impact and outcomes.

Establishes an assisted living program reimbursement pilot program with enhanced Medicaid reimbursement for qualifying facilities.

The bill establishes an assisted living program reimbursement pilot program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs. To be eligible, facilities must employ at least fifty employees, have at least 70% of their staff voluntarily self-identify as Black, Hispanic, or Asian, and maintain an average annual occupancy rate of at least 80%. Facilities will receive increased capitated rates of payment, rising from 31% to 50% over five years. The commissioner will submit an annual report evaluating the program's fiscal impact and outcomes.