Terms Used In Idaho Code 56-116

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
The department shall work with Idaho nursing facility providers to establish a new prospective payment method for nursing facilities to replace existing reimbursement methods. Payments to nursing facilities under this method shall take into account patient needs, facility quality of care, reasonable cost principles, and state budget limitations. Budgets for nursing facility payments shall be subject to prospective legislative approval. The new payment methodology shall be implemented effective July 1, 2021.