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: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Medicaid steps to cover complex care homes
Beginning July 1, 2027, the Alaska Department of Health must seek federal approval to change Alaska Medicaid. The goal is to cover services in complex care residential homes. After federal approval, Medicaid can cover these services. That can lower your out-of-pocket costs if you need 24-hour complex care.
New oversight for complex care homes
Beginning July 1, 2027, the Alaska Department of Health regulates complex care residential homes. These homes provide 24-hour, team-based care for people with mental, behavioral, medical, or disability-related needs. They are not assisted living homes and not hospitals, and follow their own licensing and staffing rules. Stronger oversight can improve safety and clarity, but compliance costs may raise prices for residents.
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