LAC 48:I.12511. Supplemental Application Review Process for Nursing Facilities

A. If the applicant decides to request a supplemental review of the denied initial application, a written request for supplemental application review must be received by the department within 30 days of receipt of notice of the denial letter. B. Upon receipt of the applicant’s timely written request to supplement its FNR application, a written confirmation notice will be sent to the applicant informing the applicant of the deadline to submit any additional documentation and evidence in support of the FNR application, pursuant to the provisions of this Rule. 1. If the applicant fails to timely submit the supplemental materials, the supplemental application is automatically denied. Written notice of the denial shall be forwarded to the applicant, with information regarding the applicant’s right to file an administrative appeal with the DAL. C. Upon timely receipt of the supplemental materials from the applicant, the department shall conduct a supplemental application review. 1. The department shall review all supplemental review material submitted by the applicant and issue a supplemental review decision to approve or deny the FNR application within 60 days of the deadline for submission of any additional documentation and evidence by the applicant, and shall forward written notice to the applicant of such decision. a. The written notice of the supplemental application review decision shall be sent to the applicant by certified mail or by electronic mail with a request for acknowledgement and a read delivery receipt. b. The written notice shall include information on the applicant’s right to file an administrative appeal of the denial with the DAL within 30 calendar days of receipt of the supplemental application denial notice. c. Failure to file timely for an administrative appeal shall exhaust the applicant’s remedies with the department, and the decision to deny FNR approval is final.