Nursing facilities; those in continuing care retirement communities to participate in program. (HB819)

Introduced By

Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield) with support from co-patron Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Continuing care retirement communities; medical assistance. Allows nursing facilities in continuing care retirement communitiesto participate in the Medical Assistance Program under certain conditions. Also allows these facilities to be exempt from certificate of public need requirements as long as no resident receives federal or state public assistance funds during an open admissions period. Amends § 32.1-102.3:1 (“Application for certificate not required of certain nursing facilities or nursing homes.”), § 32.1-102.3:1.1 (“Continuing care retirement communities accessing medical assistance.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

03/09/2008: Passed the General Assembly
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