Arizona § 36-426 - Hospital providers of extended care services
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-426 — Hospital providers of extended care services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-426. Hospital providers of extended care services
Notwithstanding section 36-407, a hospital licensed pursuant to this article which has been certified pursuant to title XVIII of the social security act as a rural extended care hospital may provide nursing care services, for a period of not to exceed an average of forty-five days, which are within the scope of services authorized by the medicare extended care program to any patient who is a member of the Arizona long-term care system and for which the services are appropriate. A hospital shall not admit a patient to an extended care program pursuant to this section if the patient needs a clinical service which is not available in the extended care program or requires services below the skilled nursing level of care as defined by the director.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 36-426
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-426 cover?
Section 36-426 ("Hospital providers of extended care services") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 36-426?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 36-426 apply to my situation?
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