(a) During the first 30 calendar days after admission, the total payment rate for a case mix classification must be increased by 20 percent. Beginning with the 31st calendar day after admission, the total payment rate is the rate otherwise determined under this chapter.

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(b) The enhanced rates under this section shall not be allowed if a resident has resided during the previous 30 calendar days in:

(1) the same nursing facility;

(2) a nursing facility owned or operated by a related party; or

(3) a nursing facility or part of a facility that closed or was in the process of closing.