Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part III - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL
Chapter 1151 - INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
PAYMENT FOR INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Section 1151.44 - Allowable costs

The Department uses Medicare principles as established by the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 301-1399) and Federal regulations and instructions as a basis for determining what cost items are allowable for the purposes of MA reimbursement. In addition to the cost items allowable under 42 CFR Part 413 (relating to principles of reasonable cost reimbursement; payment for end-stage renal disease services), the Department recognizes costs for direct or indirect chaplaincy expenses related to patient care excluding training costs associated with the chaplaincy program.

The provisions of this § 1151.44 amended under sections 201 and 443.1(1) of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§ 201 and 443.1(1)).

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 1151.42 (relating to payment methods and rates).