1.1    .................... moves to amend H.F. No. 3976, the first committee engrossment,
1.2as follows:
1.3Page 13, after line 30 insert:

1.4    "Sec. 13. NURSING FACILITY PENSION COSTS.
1.5    The commissioner of human services shall evaluate the extent to which the
1.6alternative payment system reimbursement methodology for pension costs leads to
1.7funding shortfalls for nursing facilities that convert from public to private ownership. The
1.8commissioner shall report to the legislature by December 15, 2008, recommendation for
1.9any changes to the alternative payment system reimbursement methodology for pension
1.10costs necessary to ensure the financial viability of nursing facilities. The commissioner
1.11shall pay for any costs related to this study using existing resources."
1.12Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
1.13Amend the title accordingly