States face Medicaid cuts over nursing home reviews
HEW will withhold 142 million in Medicaid payments from 20 states for failing to meet annual quality and efficiency review requirements for nursing homes. New York faces the largest hit at 53.4 million. 27 states may be asked to repay 877.6 million already received. California, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and others listed with specific penalties. California and others had prior penalties for mental hospital reviews. reconsideration keeps some funds intact. Califano urges Congress to simplify administration and maintain reviews while easing penalties.
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California Health Chief Says Medi-Cal Cut Sparks Outrage
California welfare secretary Mario Obledo denounced a $15.3 million cut in federal Medi-Cal funds as HEW seeks $442 million from 20 states for nursing home reviews. Obledo warned of court action if Congress does not restore funds and cited unannounced inspections and improved state oversight as defenses.
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