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Advance Copy: Update of State Operations Manual (SOM) Chapter 7 and Survey Process Timeframe Reminder

Guidance for: This memorandum specifies new guidance CMS added to Chapter 7 of the State Operations Manual, which revises and expands current Medicare and Medicaid guidance regarding the imposition and collection of civil money penalties by CMS when nursing homes are not in compliance with federal participation requirements, in accordance with section 6111 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: March 28, 2014

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.