New law provides $700 million for nursing home staffing – Capitol News IL

Under the law, nursing homes can qualify for higher payment rates as they hire additional staff to reach certain target levels. The law also establishes new reimbursement rates for services provided by certified nursing assistants, providing them with wage increases based on their years of experience in the profession, rather than their tenure at the specific facility where they work.
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OldJarHead
1 year ago

Gubbermenit FAILURE, ALWAYS rewarded with more money!

Fed up neighbor
1 year ago
Reply to  OldJarHead

And that’s it’s all about MONEY

The Railroader
1 year ago

Where are these funds coming from? Pure borrowings. Illinois is flat broke and any politician telling Ilinoisans what they plan to do with yet more of their money is pure insanity.

There is none to spend. Illinois teeters on the brink and bailouts are not coming this time.

Lions Choice
1 year ago

After Killing Veterans At State Veterans Nursing Home, Pritzker Wants To Be In Charge Of Care At All State Nursing Homes – Center Square

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