Section 388-835-0430. Are organizational costs allowable costs?

(1) DSHS allows necessary and ordinary costs directly related to the creation of a provider's corporation or other form of business that are incurred before the admission of the first resident.

(2) DSHS allows these costs in the administration and operation cost area if they are amortized over at least sixty consecutive months beginning with the month in which the first resident is admitted for care.

(3) Examples of allowable organization costs include, but are not limited to, legal fees incurred in establishing the corporation or other organization and fees paid to states for incorporation.

(4) Organization costs do not include costs relating to the issuance and sale of shares of stock or other securities.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. WSR 01-10-013, § 388-835-0430, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]

RCW 71A.20.140. WSR 01-10-013, § 388-835-0430, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.