The bill amends Section 40-26B-21 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to extend the privilege assessment for nursing homes, including the supplemental privilege assessment and surcharge, through August 31, 2028. The annual privilege assessment for each bed in a nursing facility is set at $1,899.96, with an additional increase of $327.48 starting September 1, 2020. The bill also stipulates that the Medicaid Nursing Facility program will be administered by the Alabama Medicaid Agency during the period the privilege assessment is collected.

Key changes include the extension of the supplemental privilege assessment, which will now be applicable until August 31, 2028, and the adjustment of the rates for the supplemental privilege assessment and surcharge. The supplemental privilege assessment will be $1,603.08 per bed from September 1, 2011, through August 31, 2028, with a monthly surcharge that varies over time. The bill ensures that all privilege assessments are considered allowable costs under Medicaid reimbursement methodologies, and it mandates that the Medicaid Agency adjust per diem rates accordingly. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-26B-21
Enrolled: 40-26B-21