SAPSNF (Archive)

SAPSNF is an acronym for the Statewide Average Payment for Skilled Nursing Facility care.

l  This is the average amount paid by MA/GAMC on a monthly basis for a person in a long-term care facility (LTCF).

l  There are two different SAPSNF rates:  one for MA and one for GAMC.

l  The SAPSNF is used when determining a transfer penalty for either MA or GAMC.

Note:  The transfer penalty affects MA Payment of Long-Term Care (LTC) Services or GAMC eligibility.

l  This chart provides the monthly SAPSNF amounts for each program based on effective dates.

Effective Dates

MA
SAPSNF

GAMC
SAPSNF

July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009

4772

3728

July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

4644

3618

July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007

4438

3524

July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006

4198

3441

July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005

4111

3434

July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004

3848

3171

July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003

3702

3102

July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002

3572

2918

July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001

3343

2719

July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000

3218

2605

July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999

3134

2541

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