Idaho County Nursing Home v. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare

BOYLE, Justice.

In this appeal from an administrative proceeding we are called upon to determine whether I.C. § 56-110 and 16 IDAPA 03.-10254.07(f) properly implement the objectives of the Medicaid program to reimburse efficiently operated long-term health care facilities.

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Reimbursement Process

Under the Medicaid program the federal and state governments share the cost of nursing home care for the elderly. A state is not required to join the program, however, if a state chooses to participate it must submit a plan to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for approval. The state plan will…