Mo. Rev. Stat. § 198.045
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Participation in reimbursement programs under either Medicare or Medicaid, Title XVIII and Title XIX of the Social Security Act, (Title 42, United States Code, Sec. 1395x or 1396d), or other federal laws, shall be at the option of the individual facility. A skilled nursing facility or an intermediate care facility which chooses to participate in such programs shall be surveyed for certification for reimbursement and inspected for state licensure at the same time.
§ 198.045, RSMo