This regulation applies to any hospital, nursing facility, or other institution of more than sixteen (16) beds, that is primarily engaged in providing diagnosis, treatment, or care of persons with mental diseases, including medical attention, nursing care, and related services shall be considered an IMD and be excluded from Medicaid reimbursement. Whether a facility is an IMD is determined by its overall character as that of a facility established and maintained primarily for the care and treatment of mental disease whether or not the facility is licensed as such.
210 R.I. Code R. 210-RICR-10-00-7.2