| 1 |
What appeals does this process apply to? |
This process only applies to the appeals listed on the open appeals tab in the workbook. |
| 2 |
If an appeal is in hearing status, should it be included in the program? |
Yes, if the hearing appeal is listed on the open appeals tab in the workbook. |
| 3 |
If a provider decides to withdraw an appeal, how is it reflected in the workbook? |
The facility should enter $0 in the estimates and state "withdrawal" in the comments section. |
| 4 |
Given the age, volume, and complexity of many of these appeals, will extensions be granted? |
The deadline has been extended until January 8, 2024 for all facilities. |
| 5 |
Please clarify paragraph 3 of the operator's certification. |
The rates prior to 2022 will not be adjusted, instead a lump sum payment or amount owed will occur, if necessary. |
| 6 |
Can we put more than one contact email? |
Yes, If you are adding one than more email address please enter a semicolon and a space in between addresses. |
| 7 |
Is DOH utilizing all the pre-existing supporting documentation on the HCS Appeal System or do we need to download and re-submit through NFRates |
Please do not resubmit any documentation, unless discretely requested by the Department. Only the completed Attestation and Appeal Impact Workbook are necessary to submit to the Department. |
| 8 |
If the ownership was changed after the appeal was filed, how does the current owner attest to the appeal filed under the previous management? |
Current owners and administrators are responsible for attesting to all appeals for the facility. Current administrators should review all open appeals listed before certifying. |
| 9 |
If a facility is closed how are the appeals being processed? |
If a facility is closed but administrators are still available or part of a still operating network, they should review the appeals and respond. |
| 10 |
How do we review appeals that are under old owners operating certificate that new owners no longer have access to on HCS to view? |
Please contact rhcf-hcs@health.ny.gov to gain access |
| 11 |
How do we handle appeals from prior ownership? |
Appeals filed by current ownership: Please continue to attest to and provide information for each appeal that was filed under your current ownership. All such appeals must be fully and completely addressed in the workbook. There is no change for these appeals. Appeals filed by prior ownership : If you have sufficient information to attest to the content of these appeals, please do so. If, however, you are unable to access sufficient information about them or unable to work with the prior owners to review and attest to those appeals, then you may identify such appeals in the workbook and attest to them simply as "Prior Ownership". For appeals that were filed by prior ownership, you must complete the column in the workbook for "Appeal #" and then in the Comments column, enter "Prior Ownership". DOH will consider this to be an attestation to the existence of the appeal but not an attestation to the accuracy of the contents of the appeal. Appeals filed under prior ownership for which the accuracy of the contents of the appeal cannot be attested will be addressed following the completion of the Statewide Appeals Processing Project. |
