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A 1112

Establishes regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec and 26 co-sponsors

A 1112 - Establishes Regional Minimum Hourly Base Reimbursement Rates for Home Care Aides OverviewBill Number: A 1112 Title: Establishes regional minimum hourly base reimbursement

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Bill Summary · A 1112

A 1112 - Establishes Regional Minimum Hourly Base Reimbursement Rates for Home Care Aides

Overview

Bill Number: A 1112
Title: Establishes regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides
Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH
Introduced: January 09, 2024

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to establish regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides in order to ensure adequate compensation and improve the quality of home care services. The legislation aims to address concerns about low wages and high turnover rates among home care workers, which can negatively impact patient care and access.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the state Department of Health to set minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides based on geographic regions
  • Rates must be set at a level that accounts for the local cost of living and is sufficient to attract and retain qualified home care workers
  • Rates will be reviewed and adjusted annually to keep pace with inflation and changes in the labor market
  • Providers who accept Medicaid or other state-funded home care programs will be required to pay home care aides at least the minimum regional rate

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Home care aides: Will benefit from higher minimum wages, potentially improving recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction
  • Home care providers: Must adjust their compensation structures to meet the new minimum rate requirements, which could increase their operating costs
  • Medicaid and state-funded home care recipients: May see improved continuity and quality of care as providers are able to attract and retain more experienced aides

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been referred to the state Health Committee for initial consideration. If it passes committee, it will then proceed to a full floor vote in the state legislature. If enacted, the Department of Health would have 6 months to establish the initial regional minimum rates, which would then be subject to annual review and adjustment.

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

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