Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part III - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL
Chapter 1181 - NURSING FACILITY CARE
Subchapter B - MANUAL FOR ALLOWABLE COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR SKILLED NURSING AND INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES
SALARY COSTS AND STAFFING STANDARDS
Section 1181.242 - Nursing staff allowance
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Except for special rehabilitation facilities, the allowable costs recognized for Medical Assistance may not exceed 3 nursing hours per patient per day for skilled nursing care and 2.6 nursing hours per patient per day for intermediate care.
(b) For special rehabilitation facilities, the allowable costs recognized for Medical Assistance may not exceed 3.75 nursing hours per patient per day for skilled nursing care and 3.2 nursing hours per patient per day for intermediate care.
(c) Allowable nursing hours are calculated in accordance with the instructions of the Department's preprinted cost report.
The provisions of this §1181.242 amended under section 443.1(2) and (3) of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § 443.1(2) and (3)).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 1181.2 (relating to definitions).
