HB194 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon BracyRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Class 2 municipality, Medicaid Agency, Program of All Inclusive Care for Elderly (PACE), allotment of minimum of 200 participates beginning fiscal year 2020.

Summary

The bill requires Alabama Medicaid to fund a minimum of 200 participants in the federal PACE program for every Class 2 municipality each fiscal year, starting October 1, 2019.

What This Bill Does

It applies only to Class 2 municipalities and directs the Alabama Medicaid Agency to allocate funds to support at least 200 PACE participants per year. The bill notes that PACE serves nursing home eligible patients and can be a lower-cost alternative to institutional care. It aims to preserve access to PACE services in Class 2 municipalities and expand funded participation.

Who It Affects

• PACE program providers operating in Class 2 municipalities would receive funding support for at least 200 participants each year.
• The Alabama Medicaid Agency must allocate funds to support at least 200 PACE participants in Class 2 municipalities.
• Nursing home eligible patients in Class 2 municipalities who participate in the PACE program, gaining access to its funded care option.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 states the act applies only in Class 2 municipalities.
• Section 4 requires the Alabama Medicaid Agency to allocate funds for a minimum of 200 PACE participants beginning with the fiscal year that starts October 1, 2019, and each year thereafter.
• Section 3 defines PACE and explains the bill’s intent, including that PACE serves nursing home eligible patients and can be a lower-cost care option.
• Section 5 declares the act effective immediately following governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Medicaid