18. Amend Section 4.320 to increase the minimum occupancy standard for new facilities.
19. Amend Section 4.433 to refer to Section 3.722, item 3.
20. Move Section 7.300 to Section 1.000.
21. Delete Section 7.000.
22. Amend Sections 3.534 and 3.010 to modify the 91% occupancy rate.
23. Add items to Sections 5.140, 5.150 and 5.160.
24. Create in Section 1.300 a definition of licensed beds as of June 30, 1999.
25. Amend Section 1.550 to clarify that no covered, but unreimbursed, services may be charged to a resident or a third party during therapeutic visits.
Copies of the Proposed Changes:
Copies of the available proposed changes and proposed rates may be obtained free of charge by writing to:
Division of Health Care Financing
Attention: Nursing Home Medicaid Payment Plan
P. O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701-0309
or by faxing:
James Cobb at
FAX (608) 264-7720
The available proposed changes may be reviewed at the main office of any county Department of Social Services or Human Services.
Written Comments/Meetings:
Written comments on the proposed changes may be sent to the Division of Health Care Financing at the above address. The comments will be available for public review between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily in Room 250 of the State Office Building, 1 West Wilson Street, Madison, Wisconsin. Revisions may be made in the proposed changes based on comments received.
There will also be public meetings to seek input on the proposed plan amendments. If you would like to be sent a public meeting notice, please write to the above address. Revisions may be made in the proposed changes based on comments received at these forums.
The State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
Bureau of Integrated Document Services
Document Sales and Distribution Section
P.O. Box 7840
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