Ind. Code § 12-15-14-8
Use of RUG-IV, 48-Group model for payments; public notice if reduction in reimbursement
As added by P.L.224-2017, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.140; P.L.241-2023, SEC.15; P.L.160-2026, SEC.12.
- (a) The office may implement an end of therapy reclassification methodology in the RUG-IV, 48-Group model or its successor for payment of nursing facility services.
(b) Before the office changes a health facility service reimbursement that results in a reduction in reimbursement, the office shall provide public notice of at least six (6) months. The public notice under this subsection:
- (1) is not a rulemaking action or part of the administrative rulemaking process under IC 4-22 ; and
- (2) must include the fiscal impact of the proposed reimbursement change.
As added by P.L.224-2017, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.140; P.L.241-2023, SEC.15; P.L.160-2026, SEC.12.