The Legislature last evening adopted and sent to Governor Baker a FY2019 supplemental appropriation bill, which includes $10 million to restore funding for 170 nursing facilities which saw rate cuts of up to $2.80/day, as a result of a fundamental redesign of MassHealth’s longstanding capital reimbursement methodology.
MSCA President Tara Gregorio praised the Legislature for its action to use surplus funds to help support vital services for the Commonwealth’s frail elders. Governor Baker is expected to act quickly on this bill and Mass Senior Care members are urged to call the Governor at 617-725-4005 asking him to support section 97 of the Legislature’s FY2019 supplemental budget.