23 Miss. Code. R. 103-4.7 - Patient Accounts

A. A nursing home patient account is a financial account set up by the nursing home for the convenience of the patient.

B. These accounts are similar to a checking and/or savings account. The facility holds funds belonging to the patient for the patient's use.

C. For Medicaid purposes, a patient account is treated in the same manner as a checking or savings account.

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23 Miss. Code. R. 103-4.7

Social Security Act §1902 (r) (2); 42 CFR §435.601(b) (Rev 1994).