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Senate approves repeal of certificate-of-need requirement after debate on nursing home costs
Summary
The Wyoming Senate passed House Bill 289, repealing the certificate-of-need requirement for new nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Debate focused on potential fiscal impacts on Medicaid and quality outcomes for Medicaid-dependent residents.
The Wyoming Senate on Feb. 27 passed House Bill 289, the repeal of the certificate-of-need requirement for new nursing homes, after extended debate over its expected effect on long‑term care capacity, quality and state spending.
Senator Scott argued against repeal, telling the chamber he expects the change will trigger construction of new private nursing homes that choose not to accept Medicaid patients, worsening cost shifts and raising general fund obligations over time. "I think the cost will probably not show up in the…
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