GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS SIGNING A NEW LAW TO IMPROVE NURSING HOME CARE FOR ELDERLY ILLINOISANS.
THE GOVERNOR SAYS THIS HISTORIC LAW WILL PROVIDE INCREASED MEDICAID FUNDING TO NURSING HOMES THAT MEET CERTAIN STAFFING AND QUALITY STANDARDS.
IT WAS SPONSORED IN THE HOUSE BY REPRESENTATIVE ANNA MOELLER OF ELGIN.
THE LAW ALSO INCLUDES A NEW PAY SCALE FOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS, BASED ON YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
