Prohibiting arbitration agreements

The House Judiciary Committee soon will take up legislation (H.R.1237) to prohibit long-term care providers (nursing homes and assisted living) from asking residents to sign an arbitration agreement when they enter a long-term care facility, even if the arbitration agreement is not required for admission. The parties could agree to arbitration only after a dispute arises.


AAHSA recently met with the sponsor, Rep. Linda Sanchez, to open dialog on the bill and its potential impact on  members. Bookmark or Share