Non-Available Bed Plan Extension Policy Public Comments Due March 11 (SNF)

On February 6, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a proposed policy for updating the current non-available bed plan flexibilities. The proposal: (1) Extends the current NABP flexibilities from September 30, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and (2) Allows skilled nursing facilities two additional 6-month extensions. There is a public comment portion of this policy promulgation process during which HCAM will advocate for three additional extensions as well as potential permanent implementation of the more flexible policy. Please email any comments you have on the proposal to MDHHS’s Kristi Walker by March 11.