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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama HB 230 makes nursing home bed assessments permanent and updates Medicaid reimbursement rules
Last action · January 14, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Jeff Sorrells
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill removes the August 31, 2028 sunset date on supplemental nursing home bed s, making them permanent, and updates Medicaid reimbursement rules for nursing facilities effective June 1, 2026.
Nursing facilities in Alabama will indefinitely continue paying bed s and surcharges, while their Medicaid reimbursement rates will follow updated administrative code methodologies tied to operational and direct care cost ceilings.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Nursing facilities in the State of Alabama
Subject to permanent supplemental privilege assessments, secondary assessments, and surcharges, while becoming eligible for updated Medicaid reimbursement rates and quality incentive awards.
Medicaid nursing home residents
Their care is impacted by facility reimbursement methodologies, quality incentive programs, and specialized care provisions such as dedicated ventilator units.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 14, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund
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Removal of Assessment Expiration
The legislation permanently institutionalizes supplemental nursing home bed taxes that were previously temporary.
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