Section 1 (256B.434, subdivision 10) removes a reference to a subdivision being repealed in section 3 from the list of exemptions for nursing facilities participating in the Alternative Payment Demonstration Project.

Section 2 (256B.48) adds a new subdivision requiring non-Medicare participating nursing facilities to refer dual-eligible (Medicare and Medicaid) recipients qualifying for Medicare-covered stay to Medicare providers.

It also requires the Department of Human Services to audit non-Medicare participating nursing facilities to determine if dual-eligible residents have been admitted and if so, to deny Medicaid payments for the residents’ first 20 days.

Section 3 (256B.48, subdivision 6) repeals a subdivision regarding nursing facility Medicare certification.

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