048-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-17

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 7-17 - Determination of Per Diem Rate

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the Department shall determine per diem rates to be effective for services furnished as follows:

(b) Per diem rate. The Department reimburses facilities providing nursing facility services, as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 1396d(f), to clients using the per diem rates established pursuant to this Chapter.

(c) Except as otherwise specified in (a), a provider shall receive four (4) rate changes per year on the quarterly rate effective date, unless:

• (i) The rate is changed as the result of a desk review or field audit; or

• (ii) Changes in federal or state statutes or regulations cause increases in health care costs, as defined in subsection 9(b) of this Chapter, or operating costs, as defined in subsection 9(e) of this Chapter, in which case the Department shall determine whether and how to reimburse for such costs. Any changes pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to the minimum and maximum budget provided by the legislature.

048-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-17

Amended, Eff. 6/14/2017.

Amended, Eff. 4/26/2019.