(1) For purposes of this section: (a) "bed banking" means the designation of a nursing care facility bed as not part of the facility's operational bed capacity; and (b) "nursing care facility" is as defined in Subsection 26-21-23(1).
(a) "bed banking" means the designation of a nursing care facility bed as not part of the facility's operational bed capacity; and
(b) "nursing care facility" is as defined in Subsection 26-21-23(1).
(2) Beginning July 1, 2008, the department shall, for purposes of Medicaid reimbursement under Chapter 18, Part 1, Medical Assistance Programs, prohibit the banking of nursing care facility beds.