No. 33068 (5-year Review): Rule R414-7A. Medicaid Certification of New Nursing Facilities

DAR File No.: 33068
Filed: 10/20/2009 10:41:49 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 26-1-5 grants the Department of Health the power to adopt, amend, or rescind rules that shall have the force and effect of law. In addition, 42 CFR 483.30 sets standards for nursing facilities providing services to eligible Medicaid clients.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The Department has not received any written or oral comments regarding this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued because it specifies where to find the administrative procedures in both statute and rule for Medicaid certification of new nursing facilities.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Health Care Financing, Coverage and Reimbursement Policy
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Kimi McNutt at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6381, by FAX at 801-538-6099, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

10/20/2009

Authorized by:

David Sundwall, Executive Director

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