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 defines them in AS 47.32.900 as residential settings that provide 24-hour multi-disciplinary care for individuals with various needs requiring specialized services. Additionally, the definition of "assisted living home" is updated to include complex care residential homes, and the definition of "hospital" is revised to exclude these homes.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Department of Health submit necessary amendments to the state Medicaid plan or apply for waivers to ensure compliance with federal requirements for the implementation of these changes. 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