COMPLEX CARE RESIDENTIAL HOMES
Sponsored By: HOUSE RULES BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Medicaid steps to cover complex care homes
Beginning July 1, 2027, the Department of Health must seek Medicaid plan changes or waivers from federal officials. This lets Medicaid align coverage, billing, or payment rules with the new complex care home category. It does not itself change who is on Medicaid or payment amounts until federal approval happens.
New rules for complex care homes
Beginning July 1, 2027, Alaska sets clear rules for complex care residential homes. These homes must be licensed and inspected by the Department of Health. The law defines them as 24-hour residential care for people with medical, behavioral, or disability needs. The homes are not treated as hospitals or assisted living homes. This brings clearer protections and oversight for residents and families.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
HOUSE RULES BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
(S) REFERRED TO RULES
3/20/2026Senate(S) FN8: INDETERMINATE(DFC)
3/20/2026Senate(S) FN7: ZERO(DOH)
3/20/2026Senate(S) FN6: (DOH)
3/20/2026Senate(S) FN5: (DOH)
3/20/2026Senate(S) DP: STEDMAN, HOFFMAN, KAUFMAN, CRONK, MERRICK, KIEHL
3/20/2026Senate(S) FIN RPT SCS(FIN) 6DP SAME TITLE
3/20/2026Senate(S) Moved SCS CSHB 73(FIN) Out of Committee
3/19/2026Senate(S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532
3/19/2026SenateAudio/Video
3/19/2026House(S) FIN
5/16/2025Senate(S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
5/16/2025Senate(H) VERSION: CSHB 73(FIN)
5/14/2025House(H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
5/14/2025House(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE
5/14/2025House(H) PASSED Y40
5/14/2025House(H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 73(FIN)
5/14/2025House(H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/14 CALENDAR
5/13/2025House(H) FIN CS ADOPTED UC
5/13/2025House(H) READ THE SECOND TIME
5/13/2025House(H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/13/2025
5/13/2025House(H) FN4: INDETERMINATE(DFC)
5/9/2025House(H) FN3: ZERO(DOH)
5/9/2025House(H) FN2: (DOH)
5/9/2025House(H) FN1: (DOH)
5/9/2025House
Bill Text
SCS CSHB 73(FIN)
3/20/2026
CSHB 73(FIN)
5/9/2025
HB 73
1/27/2025