This bill amends existing laws to include "complex care residential homes" as entities subject to regulations by the Department of Health in Alaska. Specifically, it adds complex care residential homes to the list of facilities outlined in AS 47.32.010(b) and clarifies the definition of "assisted living home" in AS 47.32.900(2) to include these homes. Additionally, the definition of "hospital" in AS 47.32.900(11) is updated to explicitly exclude complex care residential homes. A new definition for "complex care residential home" is introduced, describing it as a residential setting that provides 24-hour multi-disciplinary care for individuals with various specialized needs.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the Department of Health to seek necessary federal approvals for amendments to the state plan for medical assistance coverage or to apply for waivers to implement the new provisions. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
HB0073A, AM HB 73, introduced 01/27/2025: 47.32.010, 47.32.900, 47.33.990, 47.10.310
HB0073B, AM CSHB 73(FIN), introduced 05/09/2025: 47.32.010, 47.32.900, 47.33.990, 47.10.310