The State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act streamlines how state-run veterans nursing homes are inspected and certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation. Under this bill, state veterans homes that are inspected and certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs would be automatically considered compliant with federal Medicare and Medicaid requirements, eliminating the need for separate federal inspections by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The VA would need to submit its inspection standards and procedures for review at least every two years to ensure they meet federal standards, and all inspection findings would be publicly reported on the Nursing Home Care Compare website. The legislation takes effect 90 days after enactment and includes safeguards allowing federal authorities to still investigate complaints, impose penalties, or revoke the deemed status if problems are found. The Government Accountability Office is required to evaluate the program's impact within three years and report back to Congress.
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