The bill titled "Senior Care Facility Access and Stabilization Act" aims to enhance funding and access to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. It introduces new procedures for calculating room and board costs for assisted living residents, ensuring that these costs are transparent and manageable. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Public Health and Human Services actively pursue the Community First Choice funding option, which is designed to support individuals in accessing community-based services.

Furthermore, the legislation establishes specific reporting requirements to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of these changes. The bill includes a delayed effective date, allowing for a smooth transition to the new regulations. Overall, this act seeks to improve the quality of care and accessibility for seniors in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

Statutes affected:
SB0296_1.pdf: 53-6-113
SB0296_2.pdf: 53-6-113
SB0296_3.pdf: 53-6-113
SB0296_4.pdf: 53-6-113
Amended: 53-6-113
Introduced: 53-6-113