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Proposed Amendments to Nursing Facility Regulations - Fiscal Year 1999 Reimbursement Parameters
Act
by Jul 1, 1998
Effective date
Jul 1, 1998
Identified
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medical Assistance Program is updating nursing facility reimbursement rates for fiscal year 1999, increasing maximum per diem rates and efficiency allowances while achieving $9.5 million in cost containment savings. The changes affect administrative/routine costs, patient care costs, and nursing service calculations.
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What to do
by Jul 1, 1998 · 3 steps
01Billing teams at nursing facilities in Maryland must update reimbursement calculations to reflect new maximum per diem rates (112% to 114% for administrative/routine costs, 117% to 119% for other patient care costs) and increased efficiency allowances (30% to 40%).
02Update billing systems to use the new Consumer Price Index calculations and capital value rental rate of 7.87%.
03Recalibration of nursing procedure and activity times is postponed until July 1, 1999.
Original notice
Proposed Amendments to Nursing Facility Regulations - Fiscal Year 1999 Reimbursement Parameters
health.maryland.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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