Almost half of all Americans over the age of 65 will rely on nursing home (NH) care at some point in their lives, & 2 in 3 NH residents have their care covered at least in part by Medicaid. Under Medicaid, states set NH payment rates & the Fed. Gov’t. reimburses a share of state spending. In light of concerns about the adequacy of NH resources, this report examine how state Medicaid programs determine NH payment rates & whether these payment methods or rates have changed given recent state fiscal pressures. State & NH industry officials in 19 states were interviewed & documentation about nursing home payment rates & methods were reviewed, including state methods to determine nursing home per diem rates for FY1998 through 2004. Tables.
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