Section 16.03.10.230 - NURSING FACILITY: PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES01.Provider Application and Certification. A facility must apply to participate as a nursing facility.02.Licensure and Certification.a. Upon receipt of an application from a facility, the Licensing and Certification Agency determines the facility's compliance with certification standards for the type of care the facility proposes to provide to medical assistance participants.b. If a facility proposes to participate as a skilled nursing facility, Medicare (Title XVIII) certification and program participation is required before the facility can be certified for Medicaid. The Licensing and Certification Agency will determine the facility's compliance with Medicare requirements and recommend certification to the Medicare Agency.c. If the Licensing and Certification Agency determines that a facility meets Title XIX certification standards for nursing facility care. The Department will certify to the appropriate branch of government that the facility meets the standards for nursing facility level of care.d. Upon receipt of the certification from the Licensing and Certification Agency, the Department may enter into a provider agreement with the long-term care facility.e. After the provider agreement has been executed by the Facility Administrator and by the Department, one (1) copy will be sent by certified mail to the facility and the original is to be retained by the Department.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.10.230