The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, widely known as OBRA, created the first comprehensive federal standards for nursing home care in the United States.
OBRA Programs were originally established in response to the provisions of the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987, which amended the Medicaid program requirements for all nursing facilities.
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When nursing facilities receive the Categorical Convalescent Care Determination, they must contact the OBRA Office immediately upon admission to ensure that the Level II Evaluation is completed. Categorical Convalescent Care admissions are timed stays. They are valid for up to 120 days.
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Waiver is a Home and Community-Based Waiver program that may help you if you have a developmental physical disability to allow you to live in the community and remain as independent as possible.
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The Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA) is a landmark federal law passed in 1987 as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA). It was created to address the widespread problem of substandard care in nursing homes receiving Medicare and Medicaid funding.
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Under OBRA, long-term care ombudsman programs have defined roles to fulfill and tools to use in the annual inspection process to nurture conversations between residents/families and inspectors about life in the nursing home.