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Senators debate repeal of certificate-of-need requirement for nursing homes; fiscal impacts cited
Summary
Lawmakers debated House Bill 289 to repeal the certificate-of-need requirement for nursing homes. Supporters argued competition will improve care and expand capacity; opponents and analysts said repealing the requirement could shift Medicaid costs to the state and increase general-fund exposure.
The Wyoming Senate held an extended floor debate on House Bill 289, which would repeal the state's certificate-of-need requirement for nursing homes. Senators discussed expected construction, market effects and the potential fiscal impact on Medicaid and the state general fund.
Senator Scott spoke at length on fiscal modeling, describing a range of possible general-fund impacts as new nursing homes enter the market and potentially choose not to accept Medicaid. He…
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