Purpose
The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.010 is to incorporate by reference the Title XIX Long-Term Care Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), effective July 1, 2013. The rule will update the Plan to reflect changes authorized in Senate Bill 1500, 2013-14 General Appropriations Act, Specific Appropriation 239, which provides for a nursing home reimbursement rate buy back and elimination of the AIDS supplemental payment to nursing homes. Other potential changes to the Title XIX Long-Term Care Reimbursement Plan, but not part of the 2013-14 appropriations, include changes to the reasonable return on equity section, possible changes in the upcoming roll-out of Long-Term Care Managed Care, a correction to the nursing home staffing requirement, and editorial/technical clarifications.