State Survey and Certification of Health Care Providers and Suppliers (Title XVIII) Medicare
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To provide financial assistance to any State which is able and willing to determine through its State health agency or other appropriate State agency that providers and suppliers of health care services are in compliance with Federal regulatory health and safety standards and conditions of participation.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
Under Title XVIII, States enter into Section 1864 agreements with the Secretary of Health and Human Services whereby the designated agency of the State will be supported or reimbursed for on-site inspection of health care providers and suppliers. The designated State agency is usually that unit performing licensure activities within the State health department.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
States are provided a quarterly award based on an approved annual budget under Title XVIII, IMPACT Act, and quarterly formula grants under Title XIX. States are reimbursed for Title XVIII and Title XIX survey activities under Electronic Funds Transfer System procedures. States draw funds through the Department's Payment Management System (PMS).
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
This timeline is for initial approval or disapproval.
Program details & compliance
Description
To provide financial assistance to any State which is able and willing to determine through its State health agency or other appropriate State agency that providers and suppliers of health care services are in compliance with Federal regulatory health and safety standards and conditions of participation.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are made available to States for the purpose of inspecting providers and suppliers of health care services, to ensure mandatory adherence to Medicare/Medicaid health and safety standards and conditions. Funds made available under these programs are used to support or reimburse State staff for performing survey activities and for State administration of the program.
Required Documentation
A signed 1864 Agreement for Title XVIII in order to carry out the survey function, 2 CFR 200 applies to this program
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements