• Title 42, Chapter IV, Subchapter G, Part 483 of the Code of Federal Regulations 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Skilled Nursing Facilities must be licensed by the State of Idaho and federally certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)  

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, specifically the Bureau of Facility Standards, is responsible for licensing and oversight of Skilled Nursing Facilities 

5. Application Process 

Providers must submit an application for initial licensure or change of ownership to the Idaho Bureau of Facility Standards at least 90 days prior to the anticipated date of ownership 

6. Required Documentation 

Required documents include: 

• Completed Nursing Home Application 

• Fiscal Year Ending Form 

• Full copy of the facility's Policies and Procedures (via USB/flash drive)  

7. Timeline for Approval 

The available results do not specify an exact timeline for approval. However, providers must submit documentation at least 90 days before the anticipated ownership date 

8. Pre-Application Process 

There is no specific pre-application process mentioned in the provided results. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

No mandatory pre-application training is mentioned in the available results. 

10. Additional Notes 

• SNFs must provide a written Individualized Plan of Care within 24-48 hours after admission 

• Prior authorization is required for all admissions, stays, and changes to the Individualized Plan of Care 

• Medicaid beneficiaries in nursing homes are required to contribute most of their income to help cover expenses 

• The monthly income limit for long-term care facility residents is three times the federal SSI benefit for a single person