I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1494 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2009 Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To ensure that a private for-profit nursing home affected by a major disaster receives the same reimbursement as a public nursing home affected by a major disaster.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Nursing Home Emergency Assistance Act.

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Federal assistance to private for-profit nursing homes

Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is amended by inserting after section 408 (42 U.S.C. 5170 et seq.) the following:

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Federal assistance to private for-profit nursing homes

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In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the President may provide, from funds made available to carry out this Act, reimbursement to a private for-profit nursing home, for damage to, or an expense incurred by, such nursing home during a major disaster or emergency, in accordance with this section. (b)

Eligibility

A private for-profit nursing home shall be eligible to receive reimbursement under subsection (a) if, as determined by the President, in consultation with the Governor of a State— (1)the damage to, or expense incurred by, the nursing home was the result of a major disaster or emergency; (2)the nursing home is located within 30 miles of the major disaster or emergency area; and (3)during the major disaster or emergency, the nursing home acted in accordance with any relevant requirement that would apply to a private nonprofit nursing home seeking, and eligible for, reimbursement under this Act. (c)

Limitation

The amount of reimbursement provided to a private for-profit nursing home under this section shall not be greater than the amount of reimbursement available under this Act for a public or private nonprofit nursing home for similar damage or incurred expenses after a major disaster or emergency. (d)

Definition

In this section, the term nursing home means an establishment with 3 or more beds that provides nursing or personal care services to the older population, infirm, or chronically ill.

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