Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part III - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL
Chapter 1181 - NURSING FACILITY CARE
Subchapter A - NURSING FACILITY CARE
PROVIDER PARTICIPATION
Section 1181.41 - Provider participation requirements

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 1181.41

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

In addition to the participation requirements established in Chapter 1101 (relating to general provisions), nursing facilities shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Skilled nursing care and intermediate care facilities shall be licensed by the Department of Health.

(2) Intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded shall be licensed by the Department.

(3) Nursing facilities shall abide by applicable Federal, State and local statutes and regulations, including, but not limited to, Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 1396-1396q), sections 443.1-443.6 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§ 443.1-443.6) and applicable licensing statutes. Nursing facilities shall conform with the requirements specified in Title XIX of the Social Security Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder which are necessary for the Department to receive Federal financial participation for nursing services rendered by the facilities.

(4) A facility with more than 60 licensed beds shall be enrolled and participating in the Medicare Program. This paragraph does not apply to a facility that has no beds certified to provide skilled care.

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 1181.41a (relating to dual participation requirements for Medicare and MA Programs-statement of policy); 55 Pa. Code § 1181.42 (relating to additional participation requirements for hospital-based nursing units); 55 Pa. Code § 1181.43 (relating to additional participation requirements for intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded); 55 Pa. Code § 1181.44 (relating to additional participation requirements for State-operated nursing facilities other than intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded); 55 Pa. Code § 1181.504 (relating to background); 55 Pa. Code § 1181.511 (relating to provider conditions of participation); and 55 Pa. Code Chapter 1181 Appendix O (relating to OBRA sanctions).

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