What does Preamble of State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act do?

This bill aims to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act. The stated purpose is to streamline the certification process for State Veterans Homes. It proposes allowing certain facilities certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be deemed in compliance with specified Medicare and Medicaid requirements.

What does SHORT TITLE. of State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act do?

This bill is formally titled the State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act.

What does DEEMING OF STATE VETERANS HOMES CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF of State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to deem State veterans homes certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as meeting Medicare Conditions of Participation. To be deemed compliant, the VA must provide documentation of inspections and certifications, including survey findings and corrective actions. The VA must submit its State home survey standards and inspection procedures for joint review with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services at least once every two years. The Secretary must consult with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and ensure the VA's inspection process includes Medicare standards and upholds resident care standards. The Secretary retains the authority to conduct investigations, impose remedies, and revoke deemed status if necessary. Survey and certification data from VA inspections will be publicly reported through the Nursing Home Care Compare website. The Secretary must provide written notice to relevant Congressional committees within 15 days of approving standards, revoking deemed status, or identifying non-alignment. Similar provisions apply to Medicaid, extending the special rule for State veterans homes. The amendments will take effect 90 days after the Act's enactment. The term 'Enforcement expectations' is defined as deficiency citations, corrective action plans, and remedies.

What does ALIGNMENT OF DATA FOR PUBLIC REPORTING. of State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to incorporate inspection findings, deficiency statements, and quality metrics from VA-certified State homes into the Nursing Home Care Compare website. The incorporation of data into the Nursing Home Care Compare website must be feasible and consistent with section 1819(g)(5) of the Social Security Act and existing risk-adjustment methodologies. The Secretaries shall issue guidance within 180 days of enactment to align certification and data reporting processes for State homes, ensuring consistency and transparency in public reporting. The guidance aims to align processes to ensure consistency and transparency in the public reporting of quality and compliance information.

What does GAO REVIEW OF DEEMING AUTHORITY. of State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act do?

This section requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress. The report must be submitted within three years of the Act's effective date. The report will evaluate the impact of deeming authority on survey efficiency and costs. It will also compare enforcement outcomes between VA-conducted and CMS-conducted surveys. The evaluation will include quality of care and safety outcomes for residents of State Veterans Homes. The report is to include recommendations for legislative or administrative action.

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State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act

Last updated: 3/16/2026 · Introduced: 3/2/2026

Author: Jack Bergman (R-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows State Veterans Homes certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be deemed compliant with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, streamlining the certification process.
The bill mandates the incorporation of VA inspection data, including quality metrics, into the Nursing Home Care Compare website to enhance transparency.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will evaluate the impact of this deeming authority on survey efficiency, costs, and resident outcomes, providing recommendations to Congress.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3532(In Committee)Official page

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