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SB76

SB76: Rules for Complex Care Residential Homes

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In one sentence

This bill creates a new legal definition and rules for facilities called complex care residential homes in Alaska, but the changes only start if federal officials approve them by July 1, 2031.

Adds 'complex care residential home' to the list of health entities regulated by the Department of Health.
Defines a complex care residential home as a place providing 24-hour multi-disciplinary care for up to 15 people with mental, behavioral, medical, or disability-related needs requiring specialized services and monitoring.
Updates the legal definition of a hospital to exclude complex care residential homes.
Requires the Department of Health to submit necessary amendments to the state Medicaid plan or apply for waivers from federal officials.
Sets a deadline of July 1, 2031, for receiving federal approval before any part of this law becomes active.

The Alaska Department of Health
Facilities that provide specialized care to people with medical or disability needs
People living in complex care residential homes

This law does not take effect unless the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services approves specific waivers or plan changes.
Federal approval must happen on or before July 1, 2031, for this bill to become active.

Plain language

Complex Care Residential Home: A home providing round-the-clock, multi-disciplinary care for up to 15 individuals with specialized medical or disability needs.
Medicaid State Plan: The official document describing how a state provides health coverage and services under the federal Medicaid program.

Official record

Validated

COMPLEX CARE RESIDENTIAL HOMES An Act relating to complex care residential homes; and providing for an effective date.

Official activity