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Chapter 22 - Standards and Guidelines

Effective:  June 1, 2015

22.35 - SAPSNF

Archived:  June 1, 2016 (Previous Versions)

SAPSNF

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, 2015 - June 30, 2016

$6,141

July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015

$5,660

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

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