What happens if the NF or ICF/MR* accepts a hospice resident while Medicaid eligibility is pending and it is later determined that the resident is not eligible? Who is responsible for room and board payment to the NF or ICF/MR?

The hospice is responsible for the room and board amount.

It is imperative that the hospice social worker continues to pursue eligibility for the resident to decrease the financial risk in the event the resident is ultimately not eligible for nursing facility benefits. 

*Nursing Facility (NF) or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) / Mental Retardation (MR)

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