Medicare Payment Adjustments for Nursing Facilities in Alaska and Hawaii.
This law authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase Medicare payments for skilled nursing facilities specifically located in Alaska and Hawaii. The goal is to account for the unique and often higher operating costs faced by facilities in these states. For residents of Alaska and Hawaii, this could lead to greater stability and better access to Medicare-funded long-term care.
Key points
Allows higher Medicare payment rates for skilled nursing facilities in Alaska and Hawaii due to unique operating circumstances.
Aims to stabilize the provision and quality of nursing care for Medicare beneficiaries in these two states.
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