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

SB 850 would change Connecticut's Medicaid reimbursement system for nursing homes, shifting from payments based on the number of services provided to payments tied directly to the quality of care delivered to residents. This bill directly affects nursing homes that accept Medicaid patients by requiring them to meet specific quality metrics for full reimbursement. The key mechanism is implementing a value-based payment model, where payments are adjusted based on measured outcomes like resident health and safety. The bill's purpose is to align Medicaid funding with care quality, as stated in its official title and summary.