Public Notice for Public Comment
The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS), pursuant to the requirements outlined in 42 CFR 447.205 and 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, hereby gives notice of the following proposed action regarding its methods and standards for paying providers under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid). Effective for services provided on or after July 1, 2017, the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) proposes to implement alternative reimbursement rates for participating non-state government owned or operated nursing facilities (NSGO) in accordance with the upper payment limit (UPL) requirements pursuant to 42 CFR 447.272. The State share of total payments will be funded through an intergovernmental transfer (IGT) by participating nursing facilities.
Public Notice: Regarding Non-State Government-Owned or Operated Nursing Facility Upper Payment Limit (SPA-IA-17-014)
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Post Date: |
June 28, 2017 |
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End Date: |
July 28, 2017 |
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Purpose: |
The purpose of this posting is to provide public notice and receive public comments for consideration regarding Non-State Government-Owned or Operated Nursing Facility Upper Payment Limit. |
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Notice: |
Written notice may be addressed to:
Jennifer Steenblock
Department of Human Services
Iowa Medicaid Enterprise
100 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
Comments may also be sent via electronic mail to jsteenb@dhs.state.ia.us.
All comments must be received by July 28, 2017, at 5 p.m.