MEMORANDUM

2012 Memorandums

IM-#65      08/02/12

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. BOX 2320
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
TO:
ALL COUNTY OFFICES
FROM:
ALYSON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
INCREASE IN AVERAGE PRIVATE PAY NURSING RATE FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY CASES
MANUAL REVISION #35: 1040.020.40

DISCUSSION:

The average private pay nursing care rate is increased from $3,960 to $4,282. Use $4,282 to determine the number of months of ineligibility (penalty period) for vendor level services for applications taken on or after January 1, 2012.

The Average Private Pay rate in the on-line manual, DEC 73 REQUIREMENTS, Section 1040.020.40 Determining the Penalty Period, is updated with the January 1, 2012, rate.

NECESSARY ACTION:

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