R414-514. Requirements for Moratorium Exception  


R414-514-1. Introduction and Authority
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  (1) This rule implements requirements that a Medicaid-certified nursing facility program must meet for certification of additional nursing care facility programs, or for certification of additional beds within an existing nursing care facility program.

  (2) This rule is authorized under Sections 26-18-3, 26-18-5, and 26-18-503.


R414-514-2. Requirements for Additional Nursing Care Facility Programs or Additional Beds Within an Existing Program
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  (1) A Medicaid-certified nursing care facility program must meet the requirements of Section 26-18-503 to acquire additional nursing care facility programs or to acquire additional beds.

  (2) Pursuant to Subsection 26-18-503(5), a nursing care facility program must provide all necessary information on the Utah Medicaid Nursing Facility Moratorium Exception Application. The Division of Medicaid and Health Financing (DMHF) shall return the application to the requestor if the application or supporting documentation is deficient.

  (3) The notice date shall be the postmark date or other proof of delivery for the application mailed to DMHF.

  (4) If DMHF receives an application for the Utah Medicaid Nursing Facility Moratorium Exception in a rural county, and a Medicaid-certified nursing facility program does not meet the quality standards pursuant to Subsection 26-18-503(5)(d)(v), the certified program may provide additional information under Subsection 26-18-503(9)(a)(ii). Any additional information submitted to DMHF must be postmarked or have other proof of delivery information within 14 days of the original notice from DMHF. Electronic mail (email) does not meet the notification requirement.