Bill No.:                     SF0048                                   Drafter:  LNS

LSO No.:                   13LSO-0201                         Effective Date:  7/1/2013

Enrolled Act No.:    SEA0068

Chapter No.:            CH0111

Prime Sponsor:       Senator Perkins

Catch Title:              Medical assistance-hospice care.

Subject:                     Payment for room and board in a hospice facility.

Summary/Major Elements:

· This act authorizes the department of health to pay for hospice care and room and board in a hospice facility under the Medicaid program.

· This act also sets limits on room and board reimbursement rates.