What should States consider when including Specialized Services in State Plans?
In order to be eligible for federal financial participation (FFP), specialized services, defined at 42 CFR 483.120 , must be included in...
Feb 8, 2018
How do states claim 75 percent Federal Financial Participation (FFP) for Preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR) activities?
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) give states the authority to claim FFP for administrative activities associated with the PASRR...
Jan 27, 2018
What Preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR)-related activities can States claim at the enhanced 75 percent match?
According to Section 1903(a)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act and 42 CFR 433.15(b)(9) , activities that can be clearly tied to the...
Jan 27, 2018
Can nursing facilities perform a Level II preadmission evaluation or resident review?
No, a nursing facility (NF) cannot perform a Level II preadmission evaluation or resident review. 42 CFR 483.106(e)(1)(iii) prohibits...
Jan 27, 2018
What Preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR)-related activities cannot be claimed at the enhanced 75 percent match?
To understand what PASRR activities cannot be claimed at the 75 percent Federal Financial Participation (FFP) match, one must first be...
Jan 26, 2018