Dear Administrator Letter
- Letter also available in Portable Document Format (PDF)
June 20, 2024
Dear Administrator:
This letter provides you with information regarding your Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF) Medicaid reimbursement rates effective January 1, 2024. These rates have been promulgated in accordance with Article §2808 2-c of the Public Health Law. The initial rates are provided on the Health Commerce System (HCS) application (Healthcare Financial Data Gateway) labeled "2024 Initial NH Rates" and include the following components:
- Operating Components: The operating component updates the 1.5%,1% and 6.5% across the board investments based on the July 2023 operating rate.
- Minimum Wage: Has been updated to include the 2024 Minimum Wage.
- Capital Component: The 2024 capital reimbursement rate (based on your facility's 2022 certified cost report) reflects approved attestations received during the preview period.
- The capital component is reduced by five-percent in accordance with §2808-(2-b)(a)(iv) of the Public Health Law. This is reflected on the Capital Rate Sheet and is labeled "Total (95%)". It is no longer included in the Miscellaneous Per Diem.
The payment for the January 1, 2024 rates will be made in cycle 2445, with a check release date of 7/17/2024. If you have questions regarding the rates, please send an email to nfrates@health.ny.gov and someone will respond to your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Laura Rosenthal, Director
Bureau of Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Rate Setting
Division of Finance and Rate Setting
Office of Health Insurance Program
