AHCA Releases Sobering Report on NF Medicaid Reimbursement

In January, the American Health Care Association released its findings in an eye-opening report on long term care and Medicaid reimbursement shortfalls, especially with respect to nursing facilities. A Report on Shortfalls in Medicaid Funding for Nursing Home Care highlights that an astounding $5.6 billion is estimated in unreimbursed Medicaid allowable nursing home costs in 2010, and the fact that the average nursing home Medicaid reimbursement shortfall for 2010 is $17.33 per Medicaid inpatient day. In looking ahead to 2011, the Report paints an even bleaker picture, as the Federal share of Medicaid reimbursements, which have been temporarily increased under the stimulus bill, will return to their previous lower rates at the end of June 2011.

If you have any questions about the Report, please contact Susan E. Ziel at 317-238-6244 or Leigh Ann O'Neill at 317-238-6346.