§ 40:2009.22 — Certification of nursing homes

Louisiana § 40:2009.22

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§2009.22. Certification of nursing homes
A. Beginning July 1, 2004, at the time of licensure renewal for nursing homes enrolled in
the Medicaid program, those nursing homes enrolled in the Medicaid program shall also be certified
for participation in the Medicare Part A skilled nursing facility program.
B. For any licensing application or renewal on or after July 1, 2004, nursing home providers
may be granted a one hundred eighty-day grace period in which to certify for Medicare program
participation, any beds that will be enrolled in the Medicaid program. This grace period may be
granted by the Louisiana Department of Health, licensing and certification division, upon good cause
shown.
C. If at time of license renewal or at any time after a grace period expires, a Medicaid
nursing home provider fails to meet the requirements of Subsection A of this Section, such failure
may result in Medicaid de-certification of the facility that fails to comply.
D. However, a skilled nursing facility enrolled in the Medicare Part A program shall not be
required to enroll in the Medicaid program. If a Medicare certified skilled nursing facility desires
to become Medicaid certified, it shall be required to comply with all requirements of the Facility
Need Review program as set forth in R.S. 40:2116(B)(1) et seq.

Legislative History

Acts 2004, No. 317, §1.