1. A. If an individual is determined not to need nursing facility services and is denied admission, the individual has a right to appeal the decision through the department’s established appeal procedures.

   1. 1. A denial notice will be sent to the individual and he/she may use that letter to request a fair hearing.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing and Office of Aging and Adult Services, LR 36:1012 (May 2010).