STATEMENTS OF POLICY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE

[ 55 PA. CODE CH. 6000 ]

Rescission of the Statements of Policy Clarifying Reserved Bed Days Under 2176 Waiver

[39 Pa.B. 3174]
[Saturday, June 27, 2009]

Scope

   This statement of policy applies to administrative entity (AE) directors and administrators and providers of Residential Habilitation services funded through the Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waivers.

Purpose

   The purpose of this statement of policy is to rescind 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6000, Subchapter B regarding reserved bed day procedures for hospitalization and therapeutic leave under 2176 waiver (§§ 6000.201--6000.203); and Subchapter P regarding procedures for funding reserved hospital and leave days under 2176 waiver (§ 6000.841).

Background

   As a condition of approving renewal of the Consolidated and P/FDS waivers, the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) directed that the Department of Public Welfare develop a Statewide rate-setting methodology for both waivers. The procedures for the standardized rate-setting methodology will include policies for funding reserved bed days.

Discussion

   Because the standardized rate-setting methodology will include procedures for funding reserved bed days for the waivers, these statements of policy are no longer needed.

Effective Date

   This statement of policy is effective for rates for waiver-funded residential habilitation services that are effective as of July 1, 2009.

Contact Person

Jeanne Meikrantz, Policy Specialist
Office of Developmental Programs
Deputy Secretary's Office
(610) 562-6275
c-jmeikran@state.pa.us

ESTELLE B. RICHMAN,   
Secretary

   (Editor's Note: Title 55 of the Pennsylvania Code is amended by deleting §§ 6000.201--6000.203 to read as set forth in Annex A.)

   Fiscal Note: 14-BUL-086. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 55. PUBLIC WELFARE

PART VIII. MENTAL RETARDATION MANUAL

Subpart A. STATEMENTS OF POLICY

CHAPTER 6000. STATEMENTS OF POLICY

Subchapter B. [ Reserved ]

§ 6000.201. (Reserved).

§ 6000.202. (Reserved).

§ 6000.203. (Reserved).

Subchapter P. [ Reserved ]

§ 6000.841. (Reserved).

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 09-1143. Filed for public inspection June 26, 2009, 9:00 a.m.]

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