A bill for an act establishing a working group on nursing home Medicaid payment recovery following the closure or sale of a nursing home.

This bill creates a working group to examine why nursing homes aren't required to repay Medicaid when they close or sell, while residents' estates often must repay Medicaid after their care. The group, including state health officials, Medicaid fraud experts, nursing home representatives, and legislative members, will review this payment discrepancy. It must submit recommendations to the legislature by February 28, 2026, on how to recover Medicaid funds from nursing homes after closure or sale. The working group will dissolve after submitting its report, no later than March 1, 2026.