WAC 388-96-704. Prospective payment rates

The department, as provided in chapter 74.46 RCW and this chapter, shall determine, adjust, or update prospective medicaid payment rates for nursing facility services provided to medical care recipients. Each rate, subject to the principles of this chapter and chapter 74.46 RCW, represents a nursing facility's maximum compensation for one resident day of care provided a medical care recipient determined by the department to both require and be eligible to receive nursing facility care.