This amendment revises the methodology for setting reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital services.

Reduction of home maintenance allowance.

This amendment revises the long term care provider appeals process.

This amendment revises the methodology for setting reimbursement rates for long term care services. Specifically, this amendment changes the name of the Michigan Business Tax to the Corporate Income Tax.

This amendment increases the amount in the GME funds pool for fiscal years (FY) 2012 and 2013.

This amendment reduces bed-hold reimbursement for NF residents who are hospitalized or on therapeutic leave; and adds methodology for consolidating two or more NFs and calculating the new reimbursement rate.

This amendment requests an exception to the Medicaid RAC January 1, 2012 implementation date published in CMS' September 16, 2011 final rule. The State proposes to implement its program by March 31, 2012.

This amendment revises methods and standards for establishing payment rates for inpatient hospital services.

Agreements with Department of Health for Title XIX Responsibilities (Certification and Inspection of ICFs/MR and NFs and Case Mix/Quality Assurance Review).

This amendment is to add Western Michigan University to the Physician Adjuster Program.