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 on a monthly basis for a person in a long-term care facility (LTCF).

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

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

l This chart provides the monthly SAPSNF amounts based on the effective date.

Effective Dates	MA SAPSNF
July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014	$5,583
July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013	$5,371
July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012	$5,340
July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011	$5,372
July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010	$5,006
July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009	$4,772
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008	$4,644
July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007	$4,438
July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006	$4,198
July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005	$4,111
July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004	$3,848
July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003	$3,702
July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002	$3,572
July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001	$3,343