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September 7, 2017

Payments

1. How does a RCAP provider receive payment? The following procedures must be followed by providers in order for payment to be disbursed: a. For verification of RCAP resident listing and payment purposes, the RCAP provider is required to submit a monthly RCAP census form to the RCAP Coordinator by the fifth business day of the following month. b. The Division of Aging may withhold payment if the RCAP provider does not submit the census form by the due date. c. The RCAP provider will receive a claims warrant listing each month. The warrant will list each resident’s name and RCAP payment. d. RCAP providers are required to review the claims warrant listing and notify the RCAP Coordinator of any issues.

2. When does the RCAP provider receive payment for the RCAP residents? a. RCAP payments are paid from the Auditor’s office in the form of direct deposit to the RCAP provider. b. Once an applicant is approved for RCAP, the facility will receive RCAP payments for the resident. RCAP payments are paid 35 days in arrears. C. RCAP payments are paid by the 10th of each month.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there a chance for a freeze to be placed on new admission to the RCAP program? Yes. RCAP financial assistance is contingent upon the availability of funds as directed by the Indiana state budget agency. RCAP allocation may be adjusted at the state’s discretion based on RCAP expenditures.

2. How do I know if a prospective resident might qualify for the RCAP program? In order to gain admission to RCAP, participants must meet the following eligibility requirements: a. The RCAP resident or potential resident must meet Indiana’s residency requirements and be admitted to a facility contracted with FSSA to provide RCAP services. b. Resident must be Medicaid eligible.