Plain English Breakdown
The bill did not pass and was not signed into law. Therefore, the effects described are hypothetical.
Increase Medicaid Reimbursement for Nursing Homes
This act aims to increase reimbursement rates for skilled nursing homes under Medicaid in Wyoming by five percent over a two-year period, with reporting and rulemaking requirements.
What This Bill Does
- Increases the amount of money that Medicaid pays to skilled nursing homes by five percent from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.
- Requires the Wyoming Department of Health to report on additional costs due to this increase and recommend any changes needed for future reimbursement rates.
- Allocates $9.4 million in total funding ($4.7 million from state funds and $4.7 million from federal funds) to cover the increased payments to nursing homes.
- Requires the Department of Health to create rules that explain how to follow this new law.
Who It Names or Affects
- Skilled nursing homes in Wyoming that receive Medicaid funding.
- People who use Medicaid to pay for care at skilled nursing homes.
- The Wyoming Department of Health, which manages Medicaid funds and sets reimbursement rates.
Terms To Know
- Medicaid
- A government program that helps people with low income pay for medical care.
- Reimbursement rate
- The amount of money a healthcare provider is paid by Medicaid for services provided to patients.
Limits and Unknowns
- This bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
- It only applies if it had become law, which would have affected nursing homes from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.