Except for those providers exempted by the provisions of Rule 1200-13-9-.07, all Medicaid providers of inpatient psychiatric services shall be paid by the prospective methods set forth in this chapter. For hospitals, or distinct parts thereof, certified to participate in Medicaid as providers of inpatient psychiatric services to persons under the age of twenty-one (21) these provisions apply to dates of service beginning on, or after, July 1, 1988. For institutions for mental diseases or distinct parts thereof, that are certified to participate in Medicaid as providers of inpatient hospital services for individuals age sixty-five (65) or older, these provisions apply to dates of service beginning on, or after, July 1,

1. 1988. These effective dates apply without regard to the provider's fiscal year end.

Authority: T.C.A. §§71-5-105,71-5-109 and 4-5-202. Administrative History. Original rule filed June 2,1988; effective July 17, 1988.