Subsection 144-101-III-97-1600 - DUTIES OF THE OWNER OR OPERATOR In order to qualify for MaineCare reimbursement the owner or operator of a PNMI, or a duly authorized representative must:
1600.1 Comply with the provisions of Chapter I; and Chapters II, III, and the applicable Appendix of Section 97 of the MaineCare Benefits Manual.1600.2 Submit master file documents and cost reports in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3100 and 3300 of these Principles. Children's Residential Care providers under Appendix D must also submit these documents and cost reports, which the Department utilizes in setting appropriate reimbursement rates.1600.3 Maintain adequate financial and statistical records and make them available for inspection by an authorized representative of the Department, State, or the Federal government upon request.1600.4 Assure that annual records are prepared in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), except where otherwise required.1600.5 Assure that the construction of buildings and the maintenance and operation of premises and residential services comply with all applicable health and safety standards.1600.6 Submit such data, statistics, schedules or other information that the Department requires in order to carry out its functions. Failure to supply the required documentation may result in the Department imposing the deficiency per diem rate described in Section 7000 of these Principles. C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. III, 144-101-III-97, subsec. 144-101-III-97-1600