2025 Session Last amended: 2017 session

§ 256B.421 — Definitions

Plain-Language Summary

Defines key terms used in the nursing facility payment rate sections, including what counts as a nursing facility, how costs are categorized, and what different rate components mean.

Practical Notes
These definitions apply to the rules that set how much Medical Assistance pays nursing homes. If you or a family member is in a nursing facility paid for by Medical Assistance, these terms help explain how payment rates are calculated.