State Seeks Medicaid Caps On Family Salaries At Union Nursing Homes

State officials are pushing legislation to cap Medicaid reimbursements at unionized nursing homes that pay family members inflated salaries. The proposal would limit Medicaid payments to the average wage for the position, matching rules already applied at nonunion facilities. Supporters say it protects taxpayers, while industry leaders warn it could complicate union contracts as lawmakers weigh the plan.