Section 7-21 - Legislative Appropriations (a) If the Wyoming Legislature passes a special appropriation to be used to increase nursing facility reimbursement for any specific purpose defined by the Legislature in such appropriation, this section shall control the allocation of such appropriate among nursing facilities in Wyoming.
(b) The Department shall develop a methodology to allocate the appropriation among nursing facilities in Wyoming. - (i) The Department may consult with representatives of nursing homes, such as representatives of associations which represent nursing homes in Wyoming, about how to allocate the appropriation.
- (ii) The Department shall collect the information it deems necessary to allocate the appropriation. The Department shall request information in writing, by certified mail, return receipt requested. Providers shall furnish the requested information in the format and according to the schedule established by the Department. All such information shall be submitted to the Department by certified mail, return receipt requested. Any information provided to the Department shall contain a certification statement substantially in the form specified in subsection 5(d) of this Chapter.
- (iii) After collecting information pursuant to subsection (b)(i) and (b)(ii), the Department shall develop a methodology to distribute the appropriation among nursing facilities in Wyoming. The methodology shall:
- (A) Effectuate the legislative purpose of the appropriation in a timely and cost-effective manner;
- (B) Benefit Wyoming nursing facilities equitably, such that no nursing facility benefits disproportionately, based on the intent of the appropriation; and
- (C) Include safeguards to ensure that appropriated funds are spent for the purposes specified in the appropriation. Such safeguards shall include reporting and documentation requirements for facilities,
- (iv) The Department shall disseminate the methodology to facilities through a manual or bulletin.
(c) The Department shall follow the existing reimbursement methodology and increase the cost components to reimburse the providers for the legislative appropriation.
048-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-21