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SB 543 (2026)

Establish provisional Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care

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Last updated 2026-01-29 9:45 am
Summary:

Mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services grant provisional eligibility for Medicaid nursing facility services within 90 days of an application, ensuring payments to providers while the final determination is pending. It also appropriates funds to support this provisional eligibility program and exempts counties from associated costs.

Bill Sponsor:
Daryl A. Abbas
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Status:
SENATE
Public Hearing Date:
01/08/2026 09:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
Senate Voting Date:
01/29/2026
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