Date: 02/19/2013

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB13-1152

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer House Bill 13-1152 to the Committee on ApproPASS



02:00 PM -- House Bill 13-1152

Representatives Gerou and Levy introduce House Bill 13-1152. The bill reduces the General Fund portion of the per diem rate paid to nursing facilities commencing in FY 2013-14 and continuing in each fiscal year thereafter. Representative Levy explained that similar reductions have been enacted each year in recent years as part of the budget balancing actions of the General Assembly, and the bill makes these reductions permanent. Representative Gerou explained that nursing facilities support the legislation. Representative Levy responded to questions from Representative Joshi regarding the bill's effect on the state's ability to draw down federal funds.

02:05 PM -- Josh Winkler, representing himself, testified in support of the bill but stated that he wished there was more parity in funding for nursing facilities and home- and community-based services (HCBS). He stated that nursing facilities have received rate increases in recent years, while the funding for HCBS services has been flat. He stated that the bill begins the process of addressing a larger problem. Representative Levy and Representative Gerou responded to Mr. Winkler's testimony. Mr. Winkler responded to questions from the committee regarding the difference in the cost of nursing facilities and HCBS services.

BILL:HB13-1152
TIME: 02:13:51 PM
MOVED:Young
MOTION:Refer House Bill 13-1152 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0.
SECONDED:Schafer
VOTE
Conti
Yes
Everett
Yes
Joshi
Yes
Landgraf
Yes
May
Yes
McCann
Yes
Schafer
Yes
Singer
Yes
Stephens
Yes
Tyler
Yes
Wilson
Yes
Young
Yes
Primavera
Yes
Final YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS