Establishes an assisted living program reimbursement program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs

Summary

The bill orders the health commissioner to launch a pilot program that raises Medicaid capitation rates for assisted‑living facilities that employ at least 50 workers, have at least 70% of staff voluntarily identifying as Black, Hispanic, or Asian, and keep an 80% occupancy rate. Eligible facilities receive stepped‑up payment increases over five years and must certify compliance each year. The goal is to encourage workforce diversity while supporting financially stable facilities.

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