Nf: Behavioral Care Unit (Bcu) Rates

01. Direct Care Costs. Additional direct care costs for BCU residents remain in direct care costs IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.03.26 Department of Health & Welfare Medicaid Plan Benefits Section 489 Page 105 subject to the direct care cost limitation. Qualifying BCU NFs may have a direct care cost limitation higher than non- -BCU NFs, and do not receive an increased indirect care cost limitation. (7-1-26) 02. New Owner. The prior owner's cost report is used for rate calculations until the new owner has a qualifying cost report. The BCU continues to qualify for the same higher direct care cost limit as the previous owner. If the BCU is discontinued, the direct care cost limit is adjusted down to match a non-BCU NF. (7-1-26)