The initial prospective per diem rate for new facilities, including existing facilities under new ownership shall be calculated at the average per diem rate for NH facilities until a full year audited cost report is available for inclusion in the per diem rate setting process.

Source. #8547, eff 1-24-06 (formerly He-W 593.04); ss by #10474, 1-24-14; ss by #14020, eff 7-10-24; ss by #14149, eff 12-12-24