1. A. The department uses a statewide average, monthly private-pay nursing facility cost amount to calculate the periods of ineligibility for long-term care services when uncompensated transfers of assets occur. The average, monthly private-pay nursing facility cost amount shall be determined by the bureau.

   1. 1. The amount will be reviewed annually to ensure that it remains aligned with private-pay costs.

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, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 34:1409 (July 2008).