MD SB604 | 2023 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB208
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-08 - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-08 - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to increase the hourly reimbursement rate for certain personal assistance services under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to a minimum of $25 per hour; requiring provider agencies to pay the greater of $16 per hour or 64% of the hourly reimbursement rate to personal care aides and to provide a written notice regarding the wage to personal care aides; requiring provider agencies to submit annual cost reports to the Department; etc.
Title
Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Provider Agencies and Personal Care Aides – Reimbursement and Wages
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-08 | Senate | Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
| 2023-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation |
Same As/Similar To
SB604 (Carry Over) 2023-02-08 - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
HB318 (Crossfiled) 2023-03-20 - Referred Finance Budget and Taxation
HB318 (Crossfiled) 2023-03-20 - Referred Finance Budget and Taxation
Subjects
Health Care Facilities and Regulation
Health Occupations
Health, Department of
Home Care Services
internet
Medical Assistance
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Public Health
Reimbursement Rates
Reports
Salaries and Compensation
Health Occupations
Health, Department of
Home Care Services
internet
Medical Assistance
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Public Health
Reimbursement Rates
Reports
Salaries and Compensation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health - General | 15 | 151 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0604?ys=2023RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0604f.pdf |
