The reimbursement methodology described in this Subpart will be phased-in over a three-year period, with a year for purposes of the transition period meaning a 12-month period from July 1st to the following June 30th, and with full implementation in the beginning of the fourth year. During this transition period, the base operating rate will transition to the target rate as determined by the reimbursement methodology described in this Subpart, according to the phase-in schedule outlined below. The base operating rate will remain fixed and the target rate, as determined by the reimbursement methodology in this Subpart, will be updated to reflect rebasing of cost data, trend factors and/or other appropriate adjustments.
Phase-in percentage | ||
Transition year | Base operating rate | Target rate |
Year One (July 1, 2014 "" June 30, 2015) | 75% | 25% |
Year Two (July 1, 2015 "" June 30, 2016) | 50% | 50% |
Year Three (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017) | 25% | 75% |
Year Four (July 1, 2017 "" June 30, 2018) | 0% | 100% |
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 86-11.7