This bill aims to amend and enact provisions related to adult residential facilities in North Dakota, specifically focusing on payment rates and definitions. It updates the definition of "adult residential facility" to specify that it is a licensed basic care facility catering to individuals with chronic moderate to severe memory loss or significant emotional, behavioral, or cognitive impairments. The bill also introduces a new section that mandates adult residential facilities to submit cost reports by specified deadlines, which will be used to determine payment rates starting January 1, 2026, and for recalculations beginning July 1, 2027.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit reports to the legislative management regarding the progress of a basic care study and recommendations for a payment model continuum for various types of care facilities. An appropriation of $1,709,302 is allocated for the administration of adult residential facility rates for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The bill emphasizes collaboration with providers and stakeholders to develop effective recommendations for the payment system and licensing structure for these facilities.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 50-24.5-01
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee: 50-24.5-01
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 50-24.5-01
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Cleary: 50-24.5-01
SECOND ENGROSSMENT: 50-24.5-01
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Human Resources Division Committee: 50-24.5-01
Adopted by the Conference Committee: 50-24.5-01
Enrollment: 50-24.5-01