The bill amends Section 40-8-19 of the General Laws in Chapter 40-8, which pertains to "Medical Assistance," specifically focusing on the rates of payment to nursing facilities. It requires the executive office of health and human services to review and revise the rates paid to nursing facilities for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible residents, ensuring that these rates reflect increases in direct and indirect costs beginning in October 2027. The review will utilize data from the most recent finalized year of a facility's cost report.

The per diem rate components will be adjusted accordingly to reflect changes in direct and indirect care costs since the previous rate review. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8337: 40-8-19