An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for pending medical assistance applications.

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Pennsylvania’s Human Services Code that sets deadlines and electronic communication standards for reviewing and deciding on long‑term care Medicaid applications. It also lets nursing‑home providers receive temporary uncompensated‑care payments if an application remains pending for 60 days, and mandates annual public reporting of application outcomes. The goal is to speed decisions and give providers financial certainty.

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