OBRA ASSESSMENTS

The Federal law, known as the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA), requires that each State establishes a Pre-admission Assessment program for any nursing home facility participating in the Medicare and Medical Assistance Program. The purpose of conducting this assessment is to determine whether individuals, regardless of their income and/or resources, who are diagnosed as either mentally ill, mentally retarded or having other related conditions, require nursing facility services. If the applicant is diagnosed with one of these conditions and requires nursing facility services, it also determines whether he/she will require special treatment for their condition.