Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Personal Care Aides - Wage Reports

This bill requires residential service agencies in Maryland to submit annual reports to the Department of Labor detailing the wage rates paid to personal care aides. These reports must include the average, highest, and lowest wages paid to these workers, starting in 2025. Additionally, the Department of Health must review reimbursement rates for home and community-based services and submit findings to the General Assembly every two years. The state is tasked with developing a plan to adjust these reimbursement rates so that personal care aides earn at least 150% of the state minimum wage. This legislation aims to increase transparency and ensure fair compensation for workers providing personal assistance services through the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.