Resident Transfer and Discharge Information Center
Introduction
Once an individual is admitted to a nursing home (comprehensive care facility), the facility may not transfer or discharge the resident unless:
(A) the transfer or discharge is necessary for the resident's welfare and the resident's needs cannot be met in the facility;
(B) the transfer or discharge is appropriate because the resident's health has improved sufficiently so that the resident no longer needs the services provided by the facility;
(C) the safety of individuals in the facility is endangered;
(D) the health of individuals in the facility would otherwise be endangered;
(E) the resident has failed, after reasonable and appropriate notice, to pay for (or to have paid under Medicare or Medicaid) a stay at the facility; or
(F) the facility ceases to operate.
This web page is intended to provide residents of nursing homes and their families or representatives with information about transfer and discharge from a nursing home.
Contact the ISDH
Indiana State Department of Health
Division of Long Term Care
2 North Meridian Street, 4B
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-7442 (Long Term Care Receptionist)
(317) 233-1325 (ISDH Main Switchboard)
Map
Office of Legal Affairs (for information about a hearing)
Indiana State Department of Health
Court Administrator, Office of Legal Affairs
Division of Long Term Care
2 North Meridian St. Section 3-H
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-7409
Division Director
Kim Rhoades
Director, Division of Long Term Care
Email: krhoades@isdh.in.gov
Phone: (317) 233-7289
Phone: (317) 233-9691 [Administrative Assistant]
Fax: (317) 233-7322
Acronyms and Definitions
Acronyms
- CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- ISDH: Indiana State Department of Health
Definitions
- Interfacility transfer and discharge:
- Means the movement of a resident to a bed outside of the licensed facility. For Medicare and Medicaid certified facilities, an interfacility transfer and discharge means the movement of a resident to a bed outside of the certified facility whether that bed is in the same physical plant or not.
- Intrafacility transfer:
- Means the movement of a resident to a bed within the same licensed facility. For Medicare and Medicaid certified facilities, an intrafacility transfer means the movement of a resident to a bed within the same certified facility.
Forms
(PDF | Word) State Form 49669 Notice of Transfer or Discharge
(PDF | Word) State Form 49831 Notice of Transfer or Discharge Request for Hearing
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the transfer and discharge hearing process
Laws and Regulations
Federal Regulations
42 CFR § 483.12(a) and 483.10 Transfer and Discharge Requirements
State Rules
410 IAC 16.2-3.1-12 Transfer and Discharge Rights
Resident Advocate Agencies and Organizations
The State Ombudsman is a State Office that serves as an advocate for nursing home residents. The State long term care Ombudsman’s address and telephone number is:
State Ombudsman
Family and Social Services Administration
Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Bureau of Aging and In-Home Services
P.O. Box 7083, 402 W. Washington St.
IGC South, Room W454
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
317/232-7134 or Toll free 1-800-622-4484
Web site: www.in.gov/fssa/da/3474.htm
The Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services organization provides assistance, if needed, for residents who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled. Their address and telephone number is:
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services
4701 North Keystone Avenue, Suite 222
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Voice 1-800/622-4845 or 317/722-5555
TTY 1-800/838-1131; Fax 317/722-5564
Web site: http://www.in.gov/ipas/
Program Guidance and Advisory Letters
CMS Survey and Certification Letters
- No letters available at this time.
ISDH Program Advisory Letters
- No letters available at this time.
Page Last Updated: February 11, 2013
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