C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. III, 144-101-III-67, subsec. 144-101-III-67-34
Facilities which experience unforeseen and uncontrollable events during a year that result in unforeseen or uncontrollable increases in expenses may request an adjustment to a prospective rate in the form of an extraordinary circumstance allowance. Extraordinary circumstances include, but are not limited to:
* events of a catastrophic nature (fire, flood, etc.)
* unforeseen increase in minimum wage, Social Security, or employee retirement contribution expenses in lieu of social security expenses
* changes in the number of licensed beds
* changes in licensure or accreditation requirements
If the Department concludes that an extraordinary circumstance existed, an adjustment will be made by the Department in the form of a supplemental allowance.
The Department will determine from the nature of the extraordinary circumstance whether it would have a continuing impact and therefore whether the allowance should be included in the computation of the base rate for the succeeding year.
C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. III, 144-101-III-67, subsec. 144-101-III-67-34