H.B. 343
Signed into LawNursing Care Facility Program Amendments
Nursing Care Facility Program Amendments
Introduction
Jan 23
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 4
House Floor Vote
Feb 13
Senate Rules
Feb 17
Senate Committee
Feb 19
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 25
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 26
Governor Signed
Mar 18
What This Bill Does
This bill amends requirements related to nursing care facility program Medicaid certification.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- amends a permitted extension of the time period for certifying a nursing care facility program that was previously Medicaid certified under certain circumstances;
- provides that a previously-approved two-year extension may be extended to four years under certain circumstances; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Under current Utah law, nursing care facilities that relocate to a new or renovated building can retain their Medicaid certification — meaning they can continue receiving Medicaid reimbursement for residents — if they move within three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension beyond that deadline under certain circumstances. This bill extends the maximum allowable exception from two years to four years beyond that three-year window, and also allows facilities that already received a two-year extension before May 6, 2026 to apply for the additional time, even if their original extension has already expired. Nursing care facilities mid-construction or renovation that are running up against the deadline to recertify their Medicaid program gain more flexibility to complete their projects without losing their Medicaid status, which helps protect continued access to care for residents who rely on Medicaid to pay for their nursing home stay.
H.B. 343
Signed into LawNursing Care Facility Program Amendments
Introduction
Jan 23
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 4
House Floor Vote
Feb 13
Senate Rules
Feb 17
Senate Committee
Feb 19
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 25
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 26
Governor Signed
Mar 18
IntroductionJan 23
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 4
House Floor VoteFeb 13
Senate RulesFeb 17
Senate CommitteeFeb 19
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 25
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 26
Governor SignedMar 18
What This Bill Does
This bill amends requirements related to nursing care facility program Medicaid certification.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- amends a permitted extension of the time period for certifying a nursing care facility program that was previously Medicaid certified under certain circumstances;
- provides that a previously-approved two-year extension may be extended to four years under certain circumstances; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Under current Utah law, nursing care facilities that relocate to a new or renovated building can retain their Medicaid certification — meaning they can continue receiving Medicaid reimbursement for residents — if they move within three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension beyond that deadline under certain circumstances. This bill extends the maximum allowable exception from two years to four years beyond that three-year window, and also allows facilities that already received a two-year extension before May 6, 2026 to apply for the additional time, even if their original extension has already expired. Nursing care facilities mid-construction or renovation that are running up against the deadline to recertify their Medicaid program gain more flexibility to complete their projects without losing their Medicaid status, which helps protect continued access to care for residents who rely on Medicaid to pay for their nursing home stay.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Original
Subjects
Action History37
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:40 PM
