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HB 1414·MD·house

Nursing Homes - Direct Care Wages and Benefits and Cost Reports

In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Martinez
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In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

Mar 5, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that nursing homes allocate at least three‑quarters of their nursing and residential‑care revenue to wages and benefits for direct‑care workers such as nurses, dietary staff, therapists, and social workers. It also requires each facility to submit a yearly cost report to the Maryland Department of Health by September 1, beginning in 2027, documenting wage disbursements and any other information the department deems appropriate. Non‑compliance can trigger enforcement actions, including corrective plans or suspension from the state Medicaid program.

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