Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 1189.101 - General payment policy for county nursing facilities(a) Payment for nursing facility services provided by a county nursing facility will be made subject to the following conditions and limitations:(1) This chapter and Chapter 1101 (relating to general provisions).(2) Applicable State statutes.(3) Applicable Federal statutes and regulations and the Commonwealth's approved State Plan.(b) A per diem rate payment for nursing facility services provided by a county facility will not be made if full payment is available from another public agency, another insurance or health program or the resident's resources.(c) Payment will not be made in whole or in part to a county nursing facility for nursing facility services provided during a period in which the nursing facility's participation in the MA Program is terminated.(d) Claims submitted by a county nursing facility for payment under the MA Program are subject to the utilization review procedures established in Chapter 1101. In addition, the Department will perform the reviews specified in this chapter for controlling the utilization of nursing facility services.