LAC 50:III.16103. Nursing Facility Private-Pay Cost

A. The department uses a statewide average, monthly private-pay nursing facility cost amount to calculate the periods of ineligibility for long-term care services when uncompensated transfers of assets occur. The average, monthly private-pay nursing facility cost amount shall be determined by the bureau. 1. The amount will be reviewed annually to ensure that it remains aligned with private-pay costs.