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Long Term Care & Senior Living Blog
November 14, 2016

Section 483.15 Admission, Transfer and Discharge Rights

Implementation Date: November 28, 2016¹Section 483.15 replaces section 483.12 and requires the facility to establish an admissions policy. Section (a)(2) states facilities cannot request or require residents or potential residents to waive their rights to Medicare or Medicaid benefits or any rights conferred by applicable state, federal and local licensing or certification laws. Section(a)(2)(iii) prohibits facilities from requesting or requiring residents or potential residents to waive facility liability for personal property losses.