Utah HB0343 amends the Medicaid certification process for nursing care facilities, allowing extensions and adjustments to bed capacity.

Utah HB0343 amends the Medicaid certification process for nursing care facilities. It allows for extensions of the certification period for facilities that have moved to a new or renovated physical facility. The bill also permits the director to approve additional Medicaid beds under certain conditions, such as insufficient bed capacity or underserviced areas. Additionally, it mandates that any request for additional beds must consider factors like occupancy rates and quality standards. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0343 amends the Medicaid certification process for nursing care facilities, allowing extensions and adjustments to bed capacity.

Utah HB0343 amends the Medicaid certification process for nursing care facilities. It allows for extensions of the certification period for facilities that have moved to a new or renovated physical facility. The bill also permits the director to approve additional Medicaid beds under certain conditions, such as insufficient bed capacity or underserviced areas. Additionally, it mandates that any request for additional beds must consider factors like occupancy rates and quality standards. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.