SB 275: FSSA fiscal matters.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Amends the duties of the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) concerning home and community based services waivers (waiver). Requires: (1) a provider of waiver services to provide certain documentation to a waiver recipient; (2) a waiver recipient to review the documentation and report errors or inconsistencies; and (3) the recipient's case manager to provide assistance to the recipient in reviewing the documentation and reporting any errors or inconsistencies. Establishes a time frame in which the bureau of disabilities services must review and approve or deny requests for an increase in service units provided to certain individuals with a disability. Creates an exemption for presumptive eligibility standards. Provides reimbursement exemptions under certain Medicaid programs when operating under a value based health care reimbursement agreement. Provides that a provision prohibiting the office from reducing reimbursement for home health services expires June 30, 2027. Requires the office to collaborate with certain entities to develop a new reimbursement methodology for home health services. Specifies that public notice of at least six months (rather than one year) must be provided before a health facility service reimbursement that results in a reduction in reimbursement may be changed. Provides that a claim by the estate recovery unit of the office of Medicaid policy and planning (estate recovery unit) is forever barred unless the estate recovery unit files a claim in the court in which the decedent's estate is being administered not later than nine months after the date of death of the decedent.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 25, 2026Senate dissented from House amendments
2. February 25, 2026Returned to the Senate with amendments
3. February 25, 2026House conferees appointed: Lopez, Porter
4. February 25, 2026House advisors appointed: Jordan, Greene, Campbell, Shackleford
5. February 25, 2026Motion to dissent filed
6. February 25, 2026Senate advisors appointed: Garten, Niezgodski
7. February 25, 2026Senate conferees appointed: Mishler, Qaddoura
8. February 24, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 355: yeas 68, nays 27
9. February 23, 2026Amendment #3 (Steuerwald) prevailed; voice vote
10. February 23, 2026Amendment #4 (Meltzer) prevailed; voice vote
11. February 23, 2026Amendment #1 (Porter) failed; Roll Call 322: yeas 31, nays 63
12. February 23, 2026Amendment #2 (Lopez) prevailed; voice vote

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