SAPSNF (Archive)

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

l  This is an average amount paid for a person in a long-term care facility (LTCF) on a monthly basis.

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 payment of MA long-term care 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

7/01/2006 - 6/30/2007

4,438

3,524

7/01/2005 - 6/30/2006

4,198

3,441

7/01/2004 - 6/30/2005

4,111

3,434

7/01/2003 - 6/30/2004

3,848

3,171

7/01/2002 - 6/30/2003

3,702

3,102

7/01/2001 - 6/30/2002

3,572

2,918

7/01/2000 - 6/30/2001

3,343

2,719

7/01/1999 - 6/30/2000

3,218

2,605

7/01/1998 - 6/30/1999

3,134

2,541

7/01/1997 - 6/30/1998

3,073

2,488

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