HB 1449 (see companion bill SB 462) – Hawaii

Status: Enacted
Year Introduced: 2019
Link: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1449&year=2019

Extends the nursing facility sustainability program to 2021. Allows the nursing facility sustainability fee to be used to enhance capitated rates for the purpose of paying quality incentives. Increases the nursing facility sustainability fee limit from 4.0% to 5.5% of net patient service revenue. Increases the per resident daily maximum fee from $13.46 to $20 for each facility, and increases the per resident reduced daily maximum fee from $5.85 to $9 for facilities that meet certain exceptions. Appropriates funds.


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