No. 42427 (5-year Review): Rule R414-27. Medicaid Enrollment Process for Nursing Care Facilities

DAR File No.: 42427
Filed: 01/02/2018 09:37:37 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 26-18-3 requires the Department of Health (Department) to implement the Medicaid program through administrative rules, and Section 26-18-503 authorizes the Department to grant Medicaid certification to new nursing care facility programs when there is a transfer of ownership.

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 receive 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:

The Department will continue this rule because it governs the enrollment of nursing care facilities to receive Medicaid payments after a change of ownership, and outlines the duties of the transferor and transferee following the change.

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

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

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Craig Devashrayee at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6641, by FAX at 801-538-6099, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/02/2018

Authorized by:

Joseph Miner, Executive Director

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