AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM -- ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES

Summary

The bill says a licensed assisted‑living community does not have to keep a unit open for a Medicaid resident who is away for more than ten days, unless the state pays at least half of the resident’s Medicaid rate. It also caps unpaid holds at 45 days and lets facilities choose to hold longer or accept private payments. The change takes effect for absences starting July 1, 2026.

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