May 31, 2023

Clarification of LOCD COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Unwind (SNF)

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services previously issued two L-letters — L 23-23 and L 23-28 — providing guidance for Levels of Care Determinations (LOCD) at the...
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LARA Transitioning Nurse Aide Registry (SNF)

Effective July 26, 2023, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems, will transition the Nurse Aide Registry from...
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State Licensing Renewal Cycle for Nursing Facilities is Open (SNF)

The 2023-2024 state licensing renewal cycle for nursing facilities is now open. Standard renewal notices were mailed to the correspondence address of each nursing facility....
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Temporary UP North Team Survey Manager Named (SNF)

Beginning June 12, 2023, John Woodcox will serve as the temporary survey manager for the UP North team. Three ways to reach John: Email: [email protected], phone (231) 350-6469...
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State Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Negotiations Continue

The Michigan Senate and House of Representatives began moving their versions of the state budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins October 1, 2023. Included...
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Meet Representative Phil Green

Vice Chair of the Michigan Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee  State Representative Phil Green was first elected to the Michigan House in November 2018....
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COVID-19 Lab-Related Reimbursement Requests (SNF)

On April 6, 2023, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a memo extending the period for which providers must submit supporting documentation...
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CMS Initiates National SNF 5-Claim Probe and Educate Review beginning June 5 (SNF)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reissued transmittal instructions for Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to perform a 5-claim probe and educate medical review on every...
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Medicare Crossover Files Issue

As a result of another state erroneously loading Medicare beneficiary data to a Michigan Medicaid CMS file, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services...
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Jan Thayer Pioneer Award Nominations Closing Soon!

Nominations are open for NCAL’s 2023 Jan Thayer Pioneer Award. The award recognizes an individual who has moved the senior care profession forward, positively affecting...
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