12VAC30-90-21: Reimbursement for individuals in a disaster struck nursing facility

Reimbursement to a disaster struck nursing facility for individuals who must be temporarily evacuated to another facility (resident accepting nursing facility) may continue for up to 30 days after the disaster event. Reimbursement will be the same as if the individual was residing in the disaster struck nursing facility. No other reimbursement will be made to either the disaster struck nursing facility or the resident accepting nursing facility. The disaster struck nursing facility must meet the following conditions:

1. The disaster struck nursing facility must have a contract with the resident accepting nursing facility. The contract must include (i) terms of reimbursement and mechanisms to resolve any contract disputes, (ii) protocols for sharing care and treatment information between the two facilities, and (iii) requirements that both facilities meet all conditions of Medicaid participation determined by the Virginia Department of Health. The Virginia Long-Term Mutual Aid Plan, which includes a Memorandum of Understanding, is an acceptable contract.

2. The disaster struck nursing facility must notify the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) of the disaster event; maintain records of evacuated individuals with names, dates, and destinations of evacuated residents; and update DMAS on the status of the repairs.

3. The disaster struck nursing facility must determine within 15 days of the event whether individuals will be able to return to the facility within 30 days of the disaster event. If the disaster struck nursing facility determines that it is not able to reopen within 30 days, it must discharge the individuals and work with them to choose admission to other facilities or alternative placements. Nothing shall preclude an individual from asking to be discharged and admitted to another facility or alternative placement. Reimbursement to the disaster struck nursing facility shall cease when an individual is discharged.