Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

introduced · Pennsylvania · House

HB 2754: An Act providing for change of operator licenses for long-term care nursing facilities; and imposing penalties.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2754 requires new operators of long-term care nursing facilities to obtain a specific change of operator license from the Department of Health before taking over management. The bill mandates that applicants submit detailed financial disclosures, provide a bond equal to $10,000 per licensed bed for five years, and demonstrate at least five years of relevant administrative experience. It also establishes grounds for denying applications if the new owner has a history of facility closures, bankruptcies, or regulatory violations within the past five years. Operators who fail to comply with these reporting requirements or submit fraudulent information face daily civil penalties and potential license revocation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates long-term care facility operators to ensure financial stability and experience, protecting residents in the healthcare sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2464: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in benefits for alcohol abuse and dependence, further providing for definitions, for inpatient detoxification, for nonhospital residential alcohol or other drug services, for outpatient alcohol or other drug services and for rules and regulations; and making editorial changes.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law to update definitions and provisions related to health insurance coverage. It clarifies how certain government health programs are defined for insurance policies, specifically regarding prescription drug coverage and continuation of coverage for employees who lose their jobs. The legislation also updates the legal definition of a hospital to include facilities operating alcoholism or drug addiction treatment programs and establishes a Long-Term Care Partnership Program to help individuals manage future long-term care costs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands prescription drug coverage and clarifies definitions to improve access to health services and government programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Long-Term Care Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 2393: An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for the compensation of members of the General Assembly.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Public Official Compensation Law to establish health insurance benefits for members of the House of Representatives. The legislation defines these benefits to include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and long-term care coverage, which the state will pay for on behalf of the representative and their eligible dependents. Coverage is limited to the time a member serves in office and includes a specific period between legislative sessions if the representative is reelected. The changes apply only to House members elected after the law takes effect, which is set for 60 days from its passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes health insurance benefits for state representatives, expanding coverage for medical, dental, and other services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Long-Term Care Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 27, 2026

HB 2543: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for pending medical assistance applications.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to improve how the state handles pending applications for long-term care medical assistance. It requires county offices to establish a standardized process that includes sending specific pending letters within ten days, communicating weekly with providers, and reviewing new documents within ten days of receipt. Additionally, the legislation mandates an annual public report on application statistics and allows nursing facilities to request payment for uncompensated care if an application has been pending for at least sixty days. These changes directly affect county assistance offices, long-term care providers, and residents waiting for eligibility decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines long-term care application processes, improving patient access to medical assistance and strengthening administrative efficiency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 1316: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for pending medical assistance applications.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to streamline how the state handles pending applications for long-term care medical assistance. It requires county offices to use a standardized process that includes sending electronic status updates to providers within ten days and reviewing new documents within ten days of receipt. The legislation also allows nursing home providers to request payment for uncompensated care if an application has been pending for at least sixty days, ensuring facilities are compensated while waiting for a final decision. Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals with pending applications be counted in nursing facility census data and requires the state to publish an annual public report on application approval and denial statistics.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines medical assistance applications and allows providers to request payment for uncompensated care, improving access and funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 2254: An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, providing for compassionate access to medical marijuana; and imposing a penalty.

HB 2254 adds Chapter 14 to Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act, allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana within specific care facilities (like hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living residences) under strict conditions. Facilities must create written guidelines within 180 days covering safe storage, patient safety, allowed forms of marijuana, and documentation. The bill imposes a $500 daily civil penalty for noncompliance, with penalties deposited into the Medical Marijuana Program Fund. It does not require facilities to provide certifications, administer marijuana, or permit use in emergency departments. This directly affects terminally ill patients seeking access in regulated care settings and facilities operating under the existing medical marijuana program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables terminally ill patients access to medical marijuana in healthcare facilities, expanding treatment options within regulated care settings per bill's compassionate access provisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 1085: An Act establishing the Direct Care Worker Wage Advisory Board and providing for its powers and duties; providing for minimum wage for direct care workers and for a direct care worker registry; and imposing penalties.

SB 1085, the "Good Jobs for Quality Care Act," establishes a Direct Care Worker Wage Advisory Board within Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services to address recruitment and retention challenges for direct care workers. The bill sets a minimum wage for these workers - defined as individuals providing hands-on care in home, community, or nursing home settings to elderly or disabled individuals (including personal care aides, home health aides, and nursing assistants) - and creates a statewide registry to track their employment. The Advisory Board, composed of worker representatives, employers, and care recipients, will examine factors like compensation and work schedules to make recommendations. The bill also includes penalties for violations of its minimum wage and registry requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill sets minimum wages and creates registry for direct care workers (home health aides, personal care aides), addressing workforce retention to improve quality of care delivery in healthcare settings.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets minimum wage for direct care workers (personal care aides, home health aides) and creates advisory board to address recruitment/retention, directly advancing wage standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Minimum Wage

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Sep 10, 2025

SB 114: An Act amending the act of June 9, 1997 (P.L.169, No.14), known as the Nurse Aide Resident Abuse Prevention Training Act, providing for training for long-term care, for criteria for nurse aides and for limitation on department.

SB 114 updates Pennsylvania's Nurse Aide Resident Abuse Prevention Training Act to strengthen training standards for nurse aides working in long-term care facilities. It requires the state department to develop a specific long-term care curriculum, set qualifications for instructors (including RN supervision and facility experience), and establish a train-the-trainer program. The bill also creates three pathways to become a certified nurse aide, including completing approved training with a competency exam (offering remote written testing options), graduating from nursing programs, or meeting equivalent requirements. Additionally, it prohibits the department from imposing waiting periods before online training can be offered in approved programs. These changes directly affect nurse aides, long-term care facilities, and training programs across Pennsylvania.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens nurse aide training standards to prevent resident abuse in long-term care, enhancing patient safety and care quality per bill's focus on curriculum development and certification pathways.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 17, 2025

SB 115: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; and abrogating regulations.

SB 115 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to replace the high school diploma or GED requirement for direct care staff in personal care homes and assisted living residences with a skills competency exam. The exam assesses communication skills, basic literacy, cultural awareness, and knowledge of mental health needs specific to these settings, without permitting medication administration. This change specifically applies to individuals who are citizens of or educated in another country, lawfully reside in the U.S., and meet other qualifications, eliminating the need for facilities to seek certain waivers. The bill directs the Department of Human Services to create temporary implementing regulations within two years and repeals conflicting existing regulations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReplaces diploma requirement with mental health-focused competency exam for care staff, enhancing mental health service quality in facilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 9, 2025

SB 841: An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, further providing for licensure.

SB 841 requires home health care agencies, home care registries, and their direct care workers (including those in Pennsylvania's Community Health Choices Program) to complete dementia-specific training. It mandates four hours of initial training and two hours of annual continued training covering Alzheimer's care, person-centered approaches, and dementia-related behaviors. Agencies must maintain documentation of this training in employee files and use department-approved curricula. The Department of Health will develop implementing regulations within one year, with the law taking effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates dementia training for home health care workers to improve care quality for Alzheimer's patients, aligning with patient access and care standards.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates dementia training for home care workers, enhancing job performance and workplace safety standards in healthcare settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

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