33 V.S.A. § 901: Reimbursement objectives

Reimbursement rates for nursing homes shall reflect the following objectives:

(1) maintain an equitable and fair balance between cost containment and quality care in nursing homes;

(2) encourage nursing homes to admit persons without regard to their source of payment;

(3) provide an incentive to nursing homes to admit and provide care to persons in need of comparatively greater care;

(4) be manageable administratively for both the State and nursing homes; and

(5) prevent unnecessary cost increases.