Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987

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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a U.S. federal law that made wide-ranging changes to federal spending and programs, notably strengthening nursing home standards and Medicaid protections.

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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 canonical 5

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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States federal statute
budget reconciliation act
affects health care providers participating in federal programs
long-term care facilities
state survey and certification agencies
aimsTo ensure appropriate use of psychotropic medications in nursing homes
ensure appropriate use of restraints in nursing homes
improve quality of care in nursing homes
prevent resident abuse and neglect in nursing homes
alsoKnownAs OBRA 1987
surface form: Nursing Home Reform Act (for its nursing home provisions)
appliesToJurisdiction United States government
surface form: United States federal government
containsProvision Nursing Home Reform Act
country United States of America
surface form: United States
enactedBy United States Congress
establishes federal standards for nursing home quality of care
federal standards for nursing home residents’ rights
implementedBy Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
state Medicaid agencies
legalArea budget and appropriations law
health law
social welfare law
legalForm public law
legislativeBody United States House of Representatives
United States Senate
modifies Medicaid eligibility rules
Medicaid spousal impoverishment protections
Medicare and Medicaid payment policies
partOf United States federal budget process
presidentAtEnactment Ronald Reagan
primarySubject Medicaid
Medicare
federal budget reconciliation
federal spending reductions
health care financing
long-term care regulation
nursing home regulation
protects nursing home residents from inappropriate transfer and discharge
nursing home residents’ right to be free from unnecessary restraints
nursing home residents’ right to dignity and privacy
nursing home residents’ right to participate in care planning
regulates nursing facilities participating in Medicaid
nursing facilities participating in Medicare
requires comprehensive resident assessments in nursing homes
enforcement remedies for noncompliant nursing homes
individualized care plans for nursing home residents
regular inspections (surveys) of nursing homes
shortName OBRA 1987
signedBy Ronald Reagan
strengthens Medicaid protections for nursing home residents

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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Acts of the 1980s hasPart Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 relatedTo Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 relatedTo Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 followedBy Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989 relatedTo Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987