We are very pleased to report that EOHHS last Friday officially updated the Rate Year 2023 Medicaid Nursing Facility STANDARD case-mix rates and Medicaid nursing facility regulation to invest an additional $165 million in vital funding for a cumulative total investment of $306 million for Rate Year 2023, for the purpose of investing in our workforce and ensuring access to quality nursing facility care. EOHHS also issued to facilities new rate letters via email on December 15th.
On behalf of the individuals who live and work in Massachusetts nursing facilities, we extend our strongest gratitude to Governor Baker and the Legislature for their ongoing leadership and support in protecting quality nursing home care. These investments will allow nursing facilities to continue the critical work of stabilizing our frontline caregiver shortage and thereby improving access to quality care. Massachusetts nursing facilities provide a core state service for those vulnerable individuals who no longer can be cared for safely at home.