WAC 388-96-723   Comparison of the statewide weighted average payment rate for all nursing facilities with the weighted average payment rate identified in the Biennial Appropriations Act.  (1) On a quarterly basis, the department will compare the statewide weighted average payment rate for all nursing facilities with the weighted average payment rate identified in the Biennial Appropriations Act.

     (2) To determine the statewide weighted average payment rate, the department will use total billed medicaid days incurred in the calendar year immediately preceding the current fiscal year for the purpose of weighting the July 1 nursing facilities' rates that have been adjusted, or updated pursuant to chapter 74.46 RCW and this chapter.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.46.431 (11) and (12), 74.46.800, chapter 74.46 RCW, 2004 c 276 § 913, 2001 1st sp.s. c 8. 04-21-027, § 388-96-723, filed 10/13/04, effective 11/13/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.46.800. 01-12-037, § 388-96-723, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.46 RCW, 1999 c 376 § 3 amending c 309 § 207. 99-24-084, § 388-96-723, filed 11/30/99, effective 12/31/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.46.421 and 74.46.800. 98-20-023, § 388-96-723, filed 9/25/98, effective 10/1/98.]