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Senate committee approves funding to speed Medicaid long-term care eligibility after nursing-home payment backlog
Summary
The Senate Finance Committee approved roughly $3.85 million to support a call center and contract staff intended to accelerate Medicaid long-term care eligibility reviews after lawmakers heard that nursing homes are carrying large unpaid accounts while applications wait processing.
The Senate Finance Committee approved funding to expand a call center and hire contract staff intended to speed processing of Medicaid long-term care eligibility, after senators and industry representatives said lengthy application reviews have left nursing homes carrying large unpaid bills.
Lawmakers voted to fund the initiative, roughly $3,852,525, intended to keep experienced eligibility staff focused on complex reviews while the call center handles routine inquiries and contract staff clear application backlogs. The committee chair said the measure is intended to reduce the financial strain on providers and shorten wait times for patients needing long-term care.
The move follows extended committee discussion about current delays. Henry…
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