The department shall develop and implement a cost-based reimbursement rate methodology using the cost categories as described in Section 14126.023, for freestanding nursing facilities pursuant to this article, excluding nursing facilities that are a distinct part of a facility that is licensed as a general acute care hospital as identified pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 14126.02. The cost-based reimbursement rate methodology shall be effective on August 1, 2005, and shall be implemented on the first day of the month following federal approval.
(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 875, Sec. 5. Effective September 29, 2004. Conditionally inoperative as provided in subd. (a) of Section 14126.035. Inoperative August 1, 2020, pursuant to Section 14126.036. Repealed as of January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 14126.036.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018