6500.1 The purpose of this Chapter is to establish principles of reimbursement for nursing facilities participating in the District of Columbia Medicaid Program.

6500.2 Medicaid reimbursement to nursing facilities for services provided beginning January 1, 2006 shall be on a prospective payment system consistent with the requirements set forth in these rules.

6500.3 Each nursing facility shall enter into a provider agreement with the Department of Health, Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) for the provision of nursing facility services.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 1370 (February 24, 2006).