RI S2521 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 25 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-22 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Establishes a supplemental rate add on to the Medicaid payment rates for nursing facilities in the amount of $2,005,978 of which not less than 95% shall be used to increase wages for direct care workers. Unused monies subject to repayment to state.

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Title

Medical Assistance

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-22SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2016-03-18SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2016)
2016-02-25SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

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