A bill working its way through the Connecticut legislature would force nursing homes to direct at least 80 cents of every dollar they take in toward hands-on resident care — or face cuts to their Medicaid reimbursement. The state’s Human Services Committee cleared Senate Bill 328 on a 16–7 vote last week, sending the measure to the full legislature. Under the proposal, facilities that fall short of the 80% threshold would be penalized starting July 1, 2028, when the state’s social services commissioner could reduce their Medicaid rates. Exceptions are carved out for capital improvement projects and fair-rent increases. “Direct…
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