Nursing Home Care

Welcome to the Medicaid Nursing Facility Information Page!
Below is a listing of what you'll find on this page.


RUG Distribution Comparison
(4th Qtr 2005 and 1st Qtr 2006)

Informational report that shows the statewide distribution of nursing facility residents between the 34-resource utilization groups (RUGs). This report also states the statewide average case mix indices for the quarter. Resident census information contained in the report was used to set case-mix reimbursement rates effective 4/1/06 and 7/1/06.

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Long Term Care Assessment Process
(effective 7/1/2005)
The purpose of this memo is to inform you of the changes for the assessment and level of care determination process beginning July 1, 2005.

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Medicaid Certified Nursing Facilities Letter
(10/17/02)
To: Medicaid Certified Nursing Facilities
From: Jennifer Steenblock, Long Term Care Program Manager
Date: October 21, 2002
Re: Accountability Measure # 4, Resident Satisfaction

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Survey Transmittal Instructions
(Rev. 10/16/02)
Resident Option Survey Transmittal Instructions - Instructions on how to complete the transmittal form for the resident opinion survey in order to be considered for Measure # 4 of Accountability Measures.

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Accountability Measures Memorandum
(7/29/02)
This link will take you to a copy of the memo sent to all Medicaid certified nursing facilities that includes brief descriptions of each measure and the criteria required to achieve the measure.

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Financial and Statistical Report
(Rev. 12/14/01)
Financial and Statistical Report form and Instructions - Electronic cost report and instructions nursing facilities are required to submit to participate in the Medicaid program. 
View Instructions

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Resident Opinion Survey
(Rev. 10/16/02)
Resident Opinion Survey - Survey form required for nursing facilities who choose to be considered for additional reimbursement based on Accountability Measure # 4.

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Resident Opinion Transmittal
(Rev. 10/16/02)
Resident Opinion Transmittal - Form required to compile and communitcate the results of the Resident Opinion Surveys to the Department.

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RUG-III Distribution Report An informational report that shows the statewide distribution of nursing facility residents between the 34-resource utilization groups (RUGs). This report also states the statewide average case mix indices for the quarter. Resident census information contained in the report was used to set case-mix reimbursement rates effective 1/1/02 and 4/1/02.

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