THE SENATE

THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2021

 

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair

Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair

 

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Stanley Chang, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

 

 

DATE:

Thursday, March 4, 2021

TIME:

9:35AM

PLACE:

Conference Room 211 & Videoconference

TIMESLOT:

WAM

 

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A G E N D A

 

The following measure(s) were previously heard in their respective subject matter committees:

 

SB 820

      (SSCR238)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.

Extends the nursing facility sustainability program to 2024.  Allows the nursing facility sustainability fee to be used to enhance capitated rates for the purpose of paying quality incentives.  Specifies that the nursing facility sustainability fee limit is 5.5 per cent of overall net patient service revenue.  Removes the per resident daily maximum fee of $20 for each facility.  Specifies facilities that meet certain exceptions shall pay a reduced daily fee in comparison to other participating facilities.  Appropriates funds.

 

HMS/HTH, WAM/CPN

SB 858, SD1

      (SSCR498)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.

Requires the Department of Health to establish a task force to plan the certification and training process for community health workers and submit a report to the legislature.  (SD1)

 

HTH, WAM/CPN

SB 976, SD1

      (SSCR149)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Amends the definition of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors for tax years beginning after 12/31/2020.  Includes the Director of Health on the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee.  Effective 7/1/50.  (SD1)

 

HTH, WAM/CPN

 

 

 

 

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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker

Chair

 

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Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz

Chair