Hillhaven Corp. v. Commonwealth ex rel. Department of Medical Assistance Services

By Judge Melvin R. Hughes, Jr.

This is an appeal noted by The Hillhaven Corporation from a decision of the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) denying medicaid reimbursement. The Hillhaven Corporation was denied reimbursement for depreciation and interest expense and sales commissions incurred in the purchase of two nursing home facilities. Hillhaven has moved for summary judgment. DMAS opposes the motion.

There is no dispute regarding the underlying facts that give rise to issues in the case. On or about December 19, 1983, Hillhaven purchased two fully equipped Virginia…