OAR 411-029-0025: Prioritization of Applications

The Department will prioritize funding based on following criteria: (1) Facilities who meet the definition of Essential Facility; (2) Facilities with high Medicaid Occupancy on a date specified by the Department; (3) Facilities who are actively in the process of closing or are at a significant risk of closing their facility due to a Financial Hardship; (4) Facilities that can demonstrate the potential for viability with a cash assistance grant; and (5) Facilities with demonstrated regulatory record of ensuring patient safety. (6) The Department retains the right to approve or deny any application within available funding based on the Department’s determination of the most at risk facilities.