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Medi-CalMedicaid · Reimbursement · Provider Bulletin · CA · GeriatricsMedium impact

SNF WSP Opt-In Period for Calendar Year 2027

Act
by Aug 3, 2026
Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
Identified
Jun 18, 2026

Summary

California's Skilled Nursing Facility Workforce Standards Program has opened its opt-in period for 2027, allowing SNFs to receive enhanced Medi-Cal per diem rates. Facilities must opt in by August 3, 2026, as previous years' participation does not carry over to 2027.

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What to do

by Aug 3, 2026 · 3 steps
01SNF billing teams in California must complete and submit opt-in forms with required supporting documentation if they want to receive enhanced Medi-Cal per diem rates for 2027.
02Review facility's chosen participation pathway and gather appropriate documentation from the DHCS SNF WSP web page.
03Facilities that don't opt in will default to basic per diem rates without workforce rate adjustment for the entire 2027 rate year.

Original notice

SNF WSP Opt-In Period for Calendar Year 2027
mcweb.apps.prd.cammis.medi-cal.ca.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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