06/25/2026

Governor Signs HB479, Clearing Way for Quality Incentive Back Payments

House Bill 479, legislation that appropriates $875 million to support quality incentive payments for Ohio nursing homes, has been signed by Governor DeWine. 

With the appropriation now enacted, LeadingAge Ohio's focus now turns to implementation and distribution of the funds. LeadingAge Ohio’s policy team has reached out to the Ohio Department of Medicaid on next steps. We will communicate those next steps with members as soon as the information is shared. 

Read the press release here and find more information on the issue here.