1999D61

1. Was HCFA's methodology as set forth in Transmittal 378 for determining the amount of the exception from the routine cost limits for hospital-based skilled nursing facilities, and as applied by the Intermediary to the Provider for FYE December 31, 1994, a proper interpretation of the Medicare statute and regulations?; 2. Did the Intermediary properly deny the Provider a rollover interim exception for FYE December 31, 1994?