DAR File No. 29442

Health, Health Care Financing, Coverage and Reimbursement Policy

R414-7C

Alternative Remedies for Nursing Facilities

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 29442
Filed: 01/26/2007, 04:39
Received by: NL

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 to administer the Medicaid program. In addition, 42 U.S.C. 1396r(h) specifies remedies for nursing facilities that do not comply with Medicaid program requirements.

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

No written or oral comments were received 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 is necessary because it implements the enforcement process for nursing facilities that do not comply with Medicaid program requirements. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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
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 cdevashrayee@utah.gov

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director