Amendment #422 to H5150

Nursing Home Technical Amendment

Mr. Golden of Lowell moves to amend section 2 of House Bill 5150 by striking out, in item 4000-0641, the following words:- 

provided further, that not less than $38,300,000 shall be expended to fund a rate add-on for wages, shift differentials, bonuses, benefits and related employee costs paid to direct care staff of nursing homes; provided further, that MassHealth regulations for this rate add-on shall prioritize spending on hourly wage increases, shift differentials or bonuses paid to certified nurses’ aides and housekeeping, laundry, dietary and activities staff; provided further, that MassHealth shall adopt all regulations and procedures to carry out this item; provided further, that MassHealth shall provide to the house and senate committees on ways and means an interim report not later than June 7, 2021 and a final report not later than December 31, 2021 on the impact of wages for direct care workers at the nursing home receiving said funds;

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Nursing Home Technical Amendment