6153-S.E AMH  DEAN 32

ESSB 6153 - H AMD TO H AMD(H-2783.1/01) 285 WITHDRAWN 6/15/01

By Representative ___

     On page 53, line 31, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 by $1,100,000.

     On page 53, line 33, increase the general fund--federal appropriation by $1,655,000.

     Correct the total accordingly.

     On page 54, line 21, strike "$128.79" and insert "$129.24"

     On page 58, after line 2, insert the following: "(14) $1,100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $1,100,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely to increase the direct median price per case mix unit for facilities in other urban counties, established in accordance with chapter 74.46 RCW, as close as possible but not in excess of the level that would have existed for all urban counties prior to the creation of a high labor cost county peer group under the provisions of Substitute House Bill No. 2242 (nursing home rates)."

EFFECT:  Provides additional funding to the Department of Social and Health Services Aging and Adult Services Administration for increased direct care rate payments to nursing facilities.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Increases General Fund-State by $1,100,000.

Increases Other Funds by $1,655,000.