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Update: NC Adult Care Home Cost Reports

The NC Department of Health and Human Services released a memo dated May 15, 2017 detailing the official instructions for Adult Care Home reporting requirements as well as the release of Agreed-Upon-Procedures (AUP) instructions. As of November 21, 2016, the Cost Report for Adult Care Homes was reinstated with the significant change being reporting is only every two years, beginning this year.

To comply with these requirements all facilities that receive State/County Special Assistance funds are required to file a cost report. Those facilities that have more than 7 beds are additionally expected to have Agreed-Upon-Procedures performed.  The cost reports will be completed using the latest completed fiscal year end. These cost reports are due – September 30, 2017!

As an advocate for providers we are flexible in the midst of inconvenient legislation and would be happy to serve your Organization as well. If you have questions, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]!

https://www2.ncdhhs.gov/control/acf/2016-17/aup/adult-care-mental-health-faciliites.pdf

 

 

 

 

NC Adult Care Home Update

by Rachel Owens

The NC Department of Health and Human Services sent out a memo dated July 15, 2015 with the latest information regarding General Statute 131D-4.2 – the Adult Care Home providers and their reporting requirements.  To comply with these requirements ALL facilities that receive State/County Special Assistance funds are required to file a cost report.  Those facilities that have 7 beds or more are additionally expected to have Agreed-Upon-Procedures performed.  dhhs

For facilities licensed under Chapter 122C (mental health supervised living facilities) the reporting period is July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015.  All other facilities are required to use the year end September 30, 2015 regardless of their fiscal year end.  These cost reports are due December 31, 2015.

More information is forthcoming about AUP instructions, and software.  Please continue to check our website and blog for additional information.

Langdon & Company LLP has extensive history working with the long-term healthcare industry. We offer a high degree of expertise and experience with the needs of Adult Care Home providers and would be happy to assist you in the timely filing of the Cost Report.  If you have questions, we will be happy to help you.  Contact [email protected] or [email protected]!

Adult Care Update

dhhsWith the recent announcement about the required Adult Care Home Cost Reports, we have been patiently waiting for more information.  NC DHHS has published the software for these reports along with instructions.  They have chosen to use the same software interface as in prior years – Microsoft Access.  For providers with 21 beds or more, a cost report audit IS required, but details are pending.  For those with a bed capacity from 7-20, this is NOT an audit year for this size home.  For any home with 6 beds or less, there is NO cost report required this year.

Langdon & Company LLP has incredible breadth of experience with health care providers and the associated State requirements.  Please contact our office if you have any questions or if we can help your Organization in any way.

Adult Care Provider News

dhhsNorth Carolina General Assembly passed Senate Bill 744, section 12H.11 mandating the submission of Adult Care Cost Report under General Statute 131D-4.2.  The deadline is December 31, 2014.  Providers that do not receive State/County Special Assistance or Medicaid personal care are exempt from the reporting requirements of this section.  However, these providers must file the Exemption Form, also due December 31.  According to the Controller’s website the information for the 2013-2014 Cost Report, Instructions, and 2013-2014 Chart of Accounts are all “Coming Soon.”

Langdon & Company LLP will continue to stay current on the latest developments as well.  Please call our office if we can provide any assistance in the submission process!