Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part III - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL
Chapter 1187 - NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
Subchapter L - NURSING FACILITY PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW PROCESS
BED REQUESTS
Section 1187.177 - Time lines for completion of approved projects

(a) If the Department approves a bed request, the approved project shall be completed in sufficient time so that the beds may be licensed, certified and available for occupancy within 3 years from the date of the Department's decision, or by another date as may be agreed to by the Department.

(b) The provider will make documentation available upon the Department's written request at any time and for so long as the nursing facility is an MA provider, as may be necessary to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the approved exception request.