WAC 388-96-723. Comparison of the statewide weighted average payment rate for all nursing facilities with the weighted average payment rate identified in the Biennial Appropriations Act

(1) On a quarterly basis, the department will compare the statewide weighted average payment rate for all nursing facilities with the weighted average payment rate identified in the Biennial Appropriations Act. (2) To determine the statewide weighted average payment rate, the department will use total billed medicaid days incurred in the calendar year immediately preceding the current fiscal year for the purpose of weighting the July 1 nursing facilities' rates that have been adjusted, or updated pursuant to chapter 74.46 RCW and this chapter.