After a federal delay in releasing the data, nursing home members can now download the tool comparing their staffing to State standards for Q3 of 2024.

Facility responses are due within 10 business days, although the process is complicated by recent State determinations regarding acute labor shortages.

The findings will bar some nursing homes that are unable to meet minimum staffing standards regardless of best efforts from applying for penalty reductions.

We encourage members to double-check turnover-related data, submit early, and use the available CMS-generated reports to review submission accuracy.

Statute requires DOH to post amounts online prior to imposing penalties.

Providers have 10 business days from the date of their compliance notice to submit a redetermination or penalty reduction request.

Providers have 10 business days to submit redetermination and penalty reduction requests.

Members are urged to use available CMS reports to verify submission accuracy.