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Providers urge higher rates, simpler cost reporting for adult residential care in SB 2271 hearing
Summary
Senate Bill 2271 would adjust payment rates for adult residential facilities that provide specialized memory and brain‑injury care, require simplified cost reporting and includes a $2.2 million appropriation for the current biennium.
Senator Kathy Hogan introduced Senate Bill 2271, a proposal to revise payment methodology and provide a near‑term appropriation for adult residential facilities that operate under a home‑and‑community‑based (HCBS) waiver and are licensed as basic care but provide specialized memory and brain‑injury services.
Nikki Wagner, president of the North Dakota Long Term Care Association, told the committee these adult residential facilities provide 24‑hour support for people with dementia, acquired brain injury and other cognitive impairments and are a cost‑effective alternative to nursing homes. “These facilities are a critical part of the care continuum, offering essential support to individuals living with dementia and acquired brain injuries in a cost effective setting with specially…
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