Introduction

7212.1 - Introduction (Rev. 213; Issued: 02-10-23; Effective: 02-10-23; Implementation: 02-10-23) Regulations at 42 CFR 488.331 require that CMS and the States, as appropriate, offer skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and dually participating facilities an informal opportunity to dispute cited deficiencies upon the facility’s receipt of the official Form CMS-2567. A State does not need to create any new or additional processes if its existing process meets the requirements described in §7212.3. The informal dispute resolution process, as established by the State or CMS Location, must be in writing so that it is available for review upon request.