| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Health Care & Wellness Committee | |
HB 3204
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Establishing requirements for boarding homes that withdraw from medicaid participation.
Sponsors: Representatives Morrell, Campbell and Green.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/4/08
Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).
Background:
Federal law provides that a nursing home may not transfer or discharge a resident if they become
eligible for the Medicaid program while residing in the facility and are unable to pay what the
facility charges for a private-pay resident. There is no comparable prohibition related to
Boarding Homes.
Summary of Bill:
A boarding home is prohibited from transferring or discharging a current resident on the basis
that it is voluntarily withdrawing from the Medicaid program. Boarding homes must provide
notice to persons beginning residence after the effective date of the act that the boarding home is
not participating in the Medicaid program and the person may be transferred or discharged if
they are unable to pay the facility charges.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.