DOH confirms that the State submission requesting federal approval of the nursing home Medicaid rate increase will be for 7.5 percent.

Process allows nursing homes to verify that data that will be used to adjust July Medicaid rates for acuity is correct.

Program accepting applications for short-term financial assistance from nursing homes in severe financial distress.

Nursing homes that file RHCF-2 cost reports must submit additional information to demonstrate eligibility for staffing funding.

DOH reminded Medicaid-enrolled providers to notify the Department within 15 days of a change in ownership or control. Failure to do so may result in termination from the Medicaid program.

Individuals with eligibility end dates in June who are required to have their Medicaid eligibility redetermined began receiving letters in March.

Unless custom made, Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies are included in the nursing home Medicaid rate.

Brief survey requests additional 2020 financial information from homes that file the RHCF-2 Medicaid cost report to verify eligibility for staffing funding.