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HB 405
House Bill 405 extends nursing home bed assessments until 2028, ensuring $114 million for Alabama Medicaid, vital for healthcare services for low-income individuals.
House Bill 405, titled "Nursing facilities, privilege assessments and surcharge on each nursing home bed, assessment extended, to August 31, 2028," was introduced on March 6, 2025, and has been enacted as of May 12, 2025. The bill primarily addresses the taxation and revenue generated from nursing facilities in Alabama.
The main purpose of HB 405 is to extend the existing supplemental privilege assessment, secondary supplemental privilege assessment, and monthly surcharge on nursing home beds. These assessments are crucial for funding the Alabama Medicaid Agency and ensuring the availability of healthcare services for indigent populations.
Extension of Assessments: The bill extends the current supplemental privilege assessment and secondary supplemental privilege assessment, along with the monthly surcharge on nursing home beds, from the original expiration date of August 31, 2025, to August 31, 2028.
Assessment Rates:
Medicaid Program Administration: The bill stipulates that the Medicaid nursing facility program will be administered directly by the Alabama Medicaid Agency during the period the privilege assessments are levied and collected.
House Bill 405 is a significant piece of legislation that ensures continued funding for nursing facilities through extended privilege assessments and surcharges. This funding is vital for the operation of the Medicaid program in Alabama, impacting both healthcare providers and the individuals they serve.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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