5968-S AMH SILV WOOL 1

SSB 5968 - H AMDS TO APP COMM AMD (H2526.5/93)540ADOPTED4-16-93

By Representative Silver

     On page 22, line 19, after "limitations:" insert "(1)"

     On page 22, after line 21, insert:

     "(2) $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation is provided solely for a prospective rate enhancement for nursing homes meeting all of the following conditions:  (a) The nursing home entered into an arms-length agreement for a facility lease prior to January 1, 1980; (b) the lessee purchased the leased facility after January 1, 1980; (c) the lessor defaulted on its loan or mortgage for the assets of the facility; (d) the facility is located in a county with a 1989 population of less than 45,000 and an area more than 5,000 square miles.  The enhancement shall be effective July 1, 1993.  To the extent possible, the increase shall recognize the 1982 fair market value of the nursing home's assets as determined by an appraisal contracted by the department of general administration.  If necessary, the increase shall be granted from state funds only.  In no case shall the annual value of the rate increase exceed $50,000.  The rate adjustment in this subsection shall not be implemented if it jeopardizes federal matching funds for qualifying facilities or the long-term care program in general.  Funds may be disbursed on a monthly basis."

EFFECT:  For the Aging and Adult Services program of DSHS, adds language included in the 1990 supplemental budget and the 1991-93 biennial budget.  The amount provisoed, $200,000, is already assumed in the base.