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Committee approves bill to end nursing provider wage enhancement payments in FY25-26
Summary
The committee approved for introduction a bill clarifying that nursing provider wage enhancement payments will not be paid in fiscal year 2025-26 regardless of when services were provided; the motion passed 6-0 and sponsors were assigned.
A JBC staff presenter described a draft bill intended to end nursing home provider wage enhancement payments in fiscal year 2025‑26 regardless of whether services were rendered in a prior year.
Speaker 6 told the committee the payments at issue are delayed payments for services rendered in a prior year, creating ambiguity about the Department's obligation. The draft would clarify that no payments will be made in 2025-26 or 2026-27 for those wage enhancements, removing uncertainty about timing of payment.
Senator Mobley moved that the Committee approve the bill for introduction. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0. Committee members named House and Senate sponsors and gave staff permission to make technical changes, including appropriations.
The committee recorded the action for inclusion in the supplemental package; staff will finalize bill language and technical edits for introduction.
