MN HF2717

Removes the requirement for nursing facilities under the alternative payment demonstration project contract to file cost reports after the base year, except for audits related to the initial rate-setting cost report.

Exempts contracted facilities from the moratorium on new nursing home bed licensure or certification, unless the project increases total bed capacity or relocates beds between sites.

Repeals the previous Medicare certification requirement for nursing facilities under contract and replaces it with a new requirement that non-Medicare-participating facilities must refer dual eligible residents who qualify for Medicare coverage to Medicare providers and document these referrals.

Authorizes the commissioner to audit non-Medicare-participating facilities to identify dual eligible residents with qualifying Medicare stays, with authority to deny Medicaid payment for the first 20 days of such residents' stays if violations are found.

Allows contracted facilities to change therapy arrangements from unrelated to related vendors during the contract term, subject to commissioner requirements to prevent increased therapy utilization.