No later than July 1, 2003, the department shall prepare and submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services a request for approval of a waiver pursuant to 42 C.F.R. Section 433.68(e) of the uniform fee requirement. Upon approval of such waiver, the department shall take action to reduce the provider fee imposed pursuant to Code Section 31-8-164 allowed by such waiver for those providers who qualify for such reduction.
History. Code 1981, § 31-8-168 , enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 435, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients
Article 6A - Nursing Home Provider Fee
§ 31-8-161. Legislative Authority
§ 31-8-163. Segregated Account of Revenues Raised Through Provider Fees
§ 31-8-164. Provider Fee Based on Patient Day; Quarterly Payment Required
§ 31-8-167. Annual Report by Department to General Assembly
§ 31-8-168. Request for Waiver From United States Department of Health and Human Services
§ 31-8-169. Application of the Medical Assistance Act of 1977