Event Details

TARGET AUDIENCE

The recommended audience for this one?day program:

Administrators, owners, controllers, accountants, business and finance managers/directors, Medicaid auditors, financial analysts, office managers, assistant office managers and facility staff involved in cost reporting.

PURPOSE

This program will provide a comprehensive tutorial on completing the Medicaid cost report and is designed for individuals with limited expertise and experience.

Participants will learn the filing requirements for cost reports and gain an understanding of how the cost report is used by government agencies for reimbursement purposes and by providers to assist in facility management.

A case study format will be utilized that addresses preparation of all cost reporting schedules and required supporting documentation.

Participants will also learn how various cost reporting issues can affect facility reimbursement.

Attendees are welcome to bring a sample cost report from their facility for use during this training program.

QUALIFIED PRESENTERS

Beth Sullivan is a senior consultant with the Senior Care & Living Services group at Plante & Moran PLLC. She manages and participates in the preparation of third?party cost reports for numerous Michigan long?term care facilities. Beth also assists in the review and analysis of third?party audit adjustments and settlements, has assisted facilities in the Medicaid appeal process and has provided support in financial analysis projects, including certificates of need and benchmarking analyses for long?term care facilities.

 Jon Lanczak is a consultant with Plante & Moran PLLC. He concentrates on third party reimbursement matters with skilled nursing facilities. He participates in the preparation and review of third party cost reports for numerous Michigan long?term care facilities and assists in the review and analysis of third party audit adjustments and settlements.

Jon has assisted facilities in the Medicaid appeal process and has provided support in industry benchmarking analyses for long-term care facilities.

LEARNER OBJECTIVES

• Examine cost report filing requirements & completions of the cost report template to maximize SNF reimbursement;
• Identify how the cost report is used for rate setting purposes & how it will help with budgeting;
• Review the completion of the Medicaid Home Office Cost report template & review strategies for preparing.

Please click HERE for the Medicaid Cost Reporting Registration Brochure.

POLICIES
Registration:Please utilize this form to register for Medicaid Cost Reporting 101. Please type or print clearly one form per registrant. This form may be duplicated for additional registrants.

Completed forms should be mailed or faxed to the address listed above. Telephone reservations will NOT be accepted. Please make a copy of this registration form for your own records. You may also to register online: http://www.hcam.org/event_details.cfm

Early Registration Deadline:The early registration deadline for HCAM/MCAL members is February 13, 2013. HCAM/MCAL members will need to register by mail or fax before this deadline to receive the early registration discount. Members registering after this date will be billed at the regular registration rate. Unfortunately, prospective members are not eligible to receive this special discount.

Event Confirmation:After your registration form has been processed, an event confirmation will be faxed to your attention. Please be sure to include a current fax number with area code on this form. If you do not receive a confirmation within 14 business days of submitting your registration form to our office, please contact HCAM via e?mail at eventconfirmation@hcam.org.

Payment & Applicable Rate:For questions regarding your registration rate, please contact Mary Campbell by phone at (517) 622-6194 prior to submission. All registration fees are due at the time of registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. We will also accept a check or money order payable to HCAM.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:All refund requests must be made in writing by mail or fax to the attention of Mary Campbell. Telephone cancellations will NOT be accepted. Individual registration fees, less a 25% processing fee, will be refunded for cancellations received prior to February 13, 2013. Cancellations received on and after this date, and no?show registrants, will not receive a refund. Refunds will be issued six to eight weeks following the conference.

Substitutions:Individuals registered for this program but unable to attend may send an alternate in their place. Please contact HCAM via e?mail at eventconfirmation@hcam.org with the first and last name, title and facility/company of both you and your substitute.

Special Accommodations: Individuals with special dietary restrictions or who require special accommodations to fully participate in this program should contact HCAM in writing by mail or fax no later than February 13, 2013, detailing their request or restriction.

Attire:Business casual attire is appropriate and encouraged for this program; however, conference room temperatures are difficult to regulate. Please dress in layers for your comfort.

Consent to Use of Photographic Images:Registration and attendance at, or participating in, HCAM/MCAL events and/or activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to HCAM/MCAL's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities.

Questions:Should you have questions regarding this program, please contact Mary Campbell at (517) 622?6194 or MaryCampbell@hcam.org prior to the program.