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A 4796

Establishes minimum compensation standards for the reimbursement of home health agencies and persons employed thereof

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ari Brown and 3 co-sponsors

Establishes a statutory minimum compensation standard tied to reimbursements for home health agencies and their employees.

REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 4796

Summary: Assembly Bill A 4796 – Establishes minimum compensation standards for the reimbursement of home health agencies and persons employed thereof

Overview

A 4796 seeks to establish minimum compensation standards tied to the reimbursement of home health agencies and the individuals employed by them. Introduced on February 6, 2025, the bill is currently "REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH." The sponsor lineup includes primary sponsor Eric Brown and cosponsors Brian Maher, Chris Tague, and Joe DeStefano. A related bill from a prior session is A 4025.

Purpose and intended impact

  • Purpose: To create baseline compensation standards that govern how home health agencies are reimbursed for services and for compensating the workers they employ (e.g., home health aides, nursing staff).
  • Intent: By setting minimum reimbursement standards, the bill aims to ensure fair and adequate pay for home health workers and to provide a clearer, standardized framework for reimbursements received by agencies.

Key provisions (as described by the bill’s title and summary)

  • Establishes a statutory minimum for compensation tied to reimbursements of home health agencies and their employees.
  • Likely defines key terms such as “home health agency” and “persons employed thereof” and outlines the scope of reimbursement.
  • The specific methodologies, rates, eligibility, and enforcement mechanisms would be detailed in the bill language. The summary here does not provide exact figures or thresholds.

Who would be affected

  • Home health agencies that operate in the jurisdiction covered by the bill and that receive reimbursements for services.
  • Employees of home health agencies (e.g., home health aides, nurses, therapists) who are compensated by those agencies.
  • Payers, which may include state programs or other entities that reimburse home health agencies (subject to the bill’s provisions).
  • Potentially patients and clients receiving home health services, indirectly through changes in wage levels and agency operations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025.
  • Status: REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH (committee stage).
  • Legislative actions: The record shows two identical entries for the same date, both indicating referral to the Mental Health committee.
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed to committee hearings, potential amendments, and a vote by the Assembly. If advanced, it would move toward floor consideration and potentially to the Senate, depending on the legislative process and chamber-specific rules.

Related legislation

  • A 4025 (prior-session) is listed as related, suggesting a continued or similar effort in prior sessions.

Potential considerations and impacts

  • Fiscal/operational impact: Establishing minimum compensation standards could increase reimbursements paid by state programs or private payers, with corresponding effects on agency costs and reimbursement rates.
  • Workforce effects: If implemented, the bill could improve compensation for home health workers, potentially supporting recruitment and retention.
  • Compliance: Agencies and payers would need to align with new standards, creating administrative and reporting requirements.

Note: The full, precise text of A 4796 would specify exact rates, eligible services, scope, enforcement, and any phased timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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