South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-95 - Medicaid Nursing Home Permits
Section 61-95.102 - CONDITIONS

A. No nursing home may provide care to Medicaid patients without first obtaining a Medicaid nursing home permit in the manner provided in Section105.

B. A permit is issued pursuant to the provisions of Sections 44-7-80 through 44-7-90, 44-7-130, and 44-7-320 of the South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976, as amended. Such permit is not assignable or transferable and is subject to revocation by the Department for failure to comply with the laws of the State of South Carolina.

C. Effective Date and Term of Permit:

A permit shall be effective from the issuance date until the end of the State Fiscal Year in which the permit was issued.

D. Separate Permits:

Separate permits are required for each licensed facility.

E. Permitting Fees:

No annual fee is required to obtain a permit.

F. Inspections:

All nursing homes to which these requirements apply shall be subject to inspection at any time without prior notice by properly identified personnel of the Department. Documents required by these regulations shall be maintained and available for inspection.

G. Exceptions to Certificate of Need Conditions:

If a Certificate of Need (Section 44-7-320 of the 1976 Code) has been issued with specific conditions or restrictions attached, the Department may permanently remove Medicaid conditions or restrictions or waive them on an annual basis without requiring further review under the Certificate of Need program.

H. Change of Ownership, Name or Address:

A facility shall request issuance of an amended permit, by letter to the Department, prior to either of the following circumstances:

I. Involuntary Discharge or Transfer:

Nursing homes participating in Medicaid may not involuntarily discharge or transfer patients due to their Medicaid Status.