Establishes minimum wages for specific health care support roles in North Carolina to improve recruitment and retention.

The Fair Wages in Health Care Act sets minimum wage requirements for certain direct care and health care support occupations in North Carolina. These include home care aides, direct support professionals, certified nursing assistants, psychiatric aides, and licensed practical nurses. The act aims to stabilize the workforce, reduce turnover, and ensure continuity of care for vulnerable residents. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with implementing these wage requirements, including submitting necessary amendments to Medicaid and other programs.

Establishes minimum wages for specific health care support roles in North Carolina to improve recruitment and retention.

The Fair Wages in Health Care Act sets minimum wage requirements for certain direct care and health care support occupations in North Carolina. These include home care aides, direct support professionals, certified nursing assistants, psychiatric aides, and licensed practical nurses. The act aims to stabilize the workforce, reduce turnover, and ensure continuity of care for vulnerable residents. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with implementing these wage requirements, including submitting necessary amendments to Medicaid and other programs.