Prior Hospitalization and Transfer Requirements

20 - Prior Hospitalization and Transfer Requirements (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) A3-3131, SNF-212 In order to qualify for post-hospital extended care services, the individual must have been an inpatient of a hospital for a medically necessary stay of at least three consecutive calendar days. In addition, effective December 5, 1980, the individual must have been transferred to a participating SNF within 30 days after discharge from the hospital, unless the exception in §20.2 applies.