Re: deposits for Med A residents?

[Caralyn Davis]

Debbie,   I don't remember seeing the message. That said, CMS has indeed issued a letter to state survey agency directors: "Clarification on Nursing Homes Requiring Promissory Notes or Deposit Fees as a Condition of Admission, and Implications Related to Surety Bonds."   Letter Summary �The purpose of this memorandum is to address issues of nursing homes requiring promissory notes or deposit fees as a condition of admission and the implications of deposit fees on surety bonds. �42 C.F.R. �489.22 addresses special provisions applicable to prepayment requirements. �42 C.F.R. �483.12(d)(3) prohibits a nursing facility from charging, soliciting, accepting, or receiving any gift, money, donation, or other consideration as a pre- condition of admission or continued stay in the facility. �42 C.F.R. �483.10(c) gives the resident the right to manage his or her financial affairs.   This letter is available at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/survey-cert/sc0417.pdf   Hope this helps.-Caralyn ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 3:53 AM Subject: deposits for Med A residents? Does anyone have a copy of the email from last week that refers to the regulations about asking for deposits as a condition  of admission.  Its very important to get a copy that those regs.     Please check your archives and forward it.   thank you.