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Notice: 14989427

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Medicaid

Chapter:

REIMBURSEMENT TO PROVIDERS

Overview

RULE:

59G-6.010

Payment Methodology for Nursing Home Services

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.010 is to incorporate by reference the Title XIX Long-Term Care Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), Version XLI, effective July 1, 2013.

SUMMARY:

The amendment will update the Plan to reflect changes authorized in Senate Bill 1500, 2013-14 General Appropriations Act, Specific Appropriation 239, which provides for a nursing home reimbursement rate buy back and elimination of the AIDS supplemental payment to nursing homes. Other changes to the Title XIX Long-Term Care Reimbursement Plan, but not part of the 2013-14 appropriations, include a revision to the reasonable return on equity section, a correction to the nursing home staffing requirement, the addition of the fines and penalties related to nursing facilities not paying their quality assessment pursuant to the requirements of 409.9082 F.S., Florida Statutes, revisions to the UPL narrative methodology, and editorial/technical clarifications.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

409.919, 409.9082, FS.

LAW:

409.908, 409.9082, 409.913, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/27/2014 Vol. 40/167

COMMENTS:

From 8/27/2014 To 9/17/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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