AN ACT CONCERNING VALUE-BASED MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT TO NURSING HOMES.

SB 1333 changes how Medicaid pays nursing homes by shifting from a traditional fee-for-service model to a "value-based" system. Under this bill, nursing homes would receive reimbursement based on meeting specific quality and patient outcome metrics, rather than solely on the number of services provided. This directly affects nursing homes that accept Medicaid patients, as their payments would depend on demonstrated quality of care. The bill passed the Senate with amendments and is now awaiting action in the House.