The bill amends the "Nursing Facility Provider Assessment Act" by defining "intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities" and including such facilities under the nursing facility assessment. The amendment introduces new language to clarify the terms used in the act and imposes an assessment on the gross patient revenue received by every intermediate care facility at a rate of 5.5% for services provided on or after July 1, 2024. Providers are required to pay this monthly assessment by the 25th day of the month following the receipt of gross patient revenue.

Additionally, the bill includes a Joint Resolution to amend the Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration waiver request, authorizing the addition of intermediate care facilities to the nursing facility tax. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the tax administrator and the director of the department of human services in relation to the assessment and any changes in federal law that may affect health care provider assessments. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2602: 44-51-3