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Committee advances bill to raise Medicaid rates for specialized recreational‑therapy programs such as Camp K
Summary
SB 158 would add accredited residential recreational‑therapy programs to Medicaid‑reimbursable services and raise the hourly rate for intensive care settings; proponents said the current $12/hour rate vastly underpays for specialized nursing and 24‑hour care provided at programs like Camp K.
The committee favorably recommended Senate Bill 158 to add certain accredited residential recreational‑therapy programs (for example, Camp K) to services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement at higher rates that better reflect the cost of specialized nursing and 24‑hour care.
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