5124-S AMS MUZZ S4144.2
SSB 5124 - S AMD 514
By Senator Muzzall
ADOPTED 01/21/2026
On page 1, at the beginning of line 17, strike "2027" and insert "2028"
On page 1, beginning on line 17, after "include" strike all material through "facilities" on line 18 and insert "nursing homes"
On page 1, line 20, after "for" strike "skilled nursing facilities" and insert "nursing homes"
On page 2, beginning on line 28, after "hospitals," strike "skilled nursing facilities" and insert "nursing homes"
On page 7, line 39, after "July 1," strike "2027" and insert "2028"
On page 8, line 1, after "including" strike "skilled nursing facility providers" and insert "nursing homes"
On page 8, line 2, after "RCW," strike "rehabilitation hospitals" and insert "inpatient rehabilitation facilities"
SSB 5124 - S AMD 514
By Senator Muzzall
ADOPTED 01/21/2026
On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "for" strike all material through "hospitals" and insert "nursing homes and inpatient rehabilitation facilities"
EFFECT: Delays the deadline by one year for the Health Care Authority to establish and adopt network adequacy standards for postacute care services to no later than January 1, 2028. Delays the requirement deadline for one year so that effective on or after July 1, 2028, managed care organizations contracts or amendments are required to meet the network adequacy requirements for postacute care services. Changes references in the bill from "skilled nursing facilities" to "nursing homes" and references from "rehabilitation hospitals" to "inpatient rehabilitation facilities."
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