VETOED!!! SB 286: Immunity from Civil Liability – passed The House, 64-51, then the Senate, 24-16
As you are aware, the Governor vetoed the “liability immunity” bill last week. This was an extreme disappointment given the importance of the protections it afforded our folks, but also the amount of effort we all put into getting the legislation passed.
Please know that we have been meeting with the other interested parties (Kansas Chamber & the Hospital Assn), along with Legislative leadership for a solution. Leadership has agreed to put the Veto up for a vote in an attempt to override the Governor’s action. We expect that vote to take place on either Monday or Tuesday.
You are encouraged to contact legislators in the House and Senate Chamber and ask for support of the bill.
Click here for a list of contact information for House members and click here for Senators. Click here for your communities’ House and Senate district number.
Extension of immunity from liability for COVID related claims for healthcare providers and businesses and increasing penalty for crimes against a healthcare worker through January 20, 2023.
HB 267: Mega Budget bill - It passed The Senate, 33-5, and the House, 104-12
Full rebase for nursing homes – about an 89 million dollar increase.
11 million for HCBS providers taking the rate per unit from $4.49 to $4.94 on July 1, 2022.
Allows KDADS to grant waivers for the 8 hours per day/7 days a week RN coverage waiver.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor on Monday, April 11, 2022. Signed April 20, 2022.
KDADS via Myers & Stauffer have issued preliminary rates for FY 23 (July 1, 2022). Click here for the rate methodology and facility by facility rate information.
The Legislature returned to session today, April 25, 2022.
