This section establishes the statutory basis for requiring states to provide an appeals process for individuals discharged or transferred from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) or nursing facilities (NFs). It does not govern any behavioral health, IDD, ABA, or foster care facility type.
View official source§ 483.200 Statutory basis. This subpart is based on sections 1819(e)(3) and (f)(3) and 1919(e)(3) and (f)(3) of the Act, which require States to make available, to individuals who are discharged or transferred from SNFs or NFs, an appeals process that complies with guidelines issued by the Secretary. [60 FR 50443, Sept. 29, 1995]