MN SF2203

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

Exempts contracted facilities from audits and retroactive adjustments based on historical costs or revenues, except those relating to the initial rate year cost report.

Adds new subdivision requiring non-Medicare nursing facility providers to refer dual eligible recipients (those qualifying for Medicare-covered stays) to Medicare providers and document those referrals.

Authorizes the commissioner to audit non-Medicare nursing facilities and deny Medicaid payment for the first 20 days of stays by dual eligible individuals with qualifying Medicare stays if referrals were not made.

Repeals subdivision 6 of section 256B.48 and eliminates the provision that required Medicare certification for alternative payment demonstration project facilities.