California § 14126.021 - The department shall develop and implement a cost-based reimbursement rate method

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§ 14126.021. The department shall develop and implement a cost-based reimbursement rate method

The department shall develop and implement a cost-based reimbursement rate methodology using the cost categories as described in Section 14126.023, for freestanding nursing facilities pursuant to this article, excluding nursing facilities that are a distinct part of a facility that is licensed as a general acute care hospital as identified pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 14126.02. The cost-based reimbursement rate methodology shall be effective on August 1, 2005, and shall be implemented on the first day of the month following federal approval.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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