HF 1890

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:56am

A bill for an act
relating to health; extending the approval period for certain nursing home
moratorium exception projects; authorizing additional moratorium exceptions;
appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 144A.073, by
adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 144A.073, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Extension of approval of moratorium exception projects.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding subdivision 3, the commissioner of health shall extend project approval
by an additional 18 months for an approved proposal for an exception to the nursing home
licensure and certification moratorium if the proposal was approved under this section
between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2009.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin NURSING HOME MORATORIUM EXCEPTIONS.
new text end

new text begin During fiscal year 2010, the commissioner of health may approve moratorium
exception projects under Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.073, for which the full
annualized state share of medical assistance costs does not exceed $3,000,000. During
fiscal year 2011, the commissioner of health may approve moratorium exception projects
under Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.073, for which the full annualized state share of
medical assistance costs does not exceed $3,000,000, less the amount approved during
the first year.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $3,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of health for
the biennium beginning July 1, 2009, for the purposes of section 2.
new text end