PennsylvaniaSenate resolution would require a study of home nursing payments
If adopted, the resolution would direct a legislative committee to study Medicaid payments for in-home nursing and recommend suitable payment ranges.
What it does
For eligible Medicaid patients under 21 and over 21, a legislative committee would study home nursing payments and staffing, then report within 12 months of adoption.
Argument forComparing approved nursing hours with hours actually staffed could help lawmakers understand gaps in home care and consider better payment rates.
Argument againstA study alone might offer little immediate help to families facing missed nursing shifts because it would not change payments or guarantee care.
More detail
The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee would study home nursing payments and recommend suitable payment ranges. The study would cover Medicaid patients under 21 and over 21 who qualify for in-home nursing over extended shifts. The study would compare payment rates, examine staffing gaps and possible savings from home care, and seek input from providers and families. The resolution would require a study, without changing payment rates. The committee would submit its findings and recommendations to the Senate no later than 12 months after adoption.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 20AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded Senate Resolution 238. Result: pass.Upper
- Oct 19Reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Health & Human Services): Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 1Referred to Health & Human ServicesIntroduced
- Oct 20AdoptedAdopted
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