1 Department of Health and Human Services; Establishing Home Health Services Rates. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall review Medicaid reimbursement rates for home health services and determine whether they reflect the average cost for providers to deliver services. The commissioner shall consult with stakeholders in reviewing the rates considering the factors of economy, efficiency, quality of care, and access to care, in accordance with guidelines in federal regulations. The commissioner shall report the findings to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the governor, and the chairpersons of the house and senate finance committees for consideration for inclusion in the state operating budget for the biennium ending June 30, 2021.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

1 Department of Health and Human Services; Establishing Home Health Services Rates. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall review Medicaid reimbursement rates for home health services and determine whether they reflect the average cost for providers to deliver services. The commissioner shall consult with stakeholders in reviewing the rates considering the factors of economy, efficiency, quality of care, and access to care, in accordance with guidelines in federal regulations. The commissioner shall report the findings to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the governor, and the chairpersons of the house and senate finance committees for consideration for inclusion in the state operating budget for the biennium ending June 30, 2021.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.