SB278 Alabama 2020 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a privilege assessment and supplemental privilege assessment are imposed on each bed in a nursing facility and a monthly surcharge is also imposed
This bill would increase the privilege assessment, provide the methodology for recalculation of current asset value as it relates to calculation of nursing facility rates, and authorize the Alabama Medicaid Agency to create a quality incentive program for nursing facilities
Relating to the privilege assessment for nursing facilities; to amend Sections 40-26B-21, 40-26B-26, and 40-26B-27, Code of Alabama 1975; to increase the privilege assessment; to provide the methodology for recalculation of current asset value as it relates to nursing facility rates; to create a Medicaid quality incentive program for nursing facilities; and to provide further for the effect of this article if federal financial participation is not available.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2020 | S | Pending third reading on day 13 Favorable from Finance and Taxation General Fund |
| March 12, 2020 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 5, 2020 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 11, 2020 | Room 825 at 00:00 | Senate F&TG Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB278 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |