IDR Process

Skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania have access to three different types of Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) processes to dispute Department of Health survey deficiencies.

1. Standard IDR Process: Provider Bulletin 44: Informal Dispute Resolution Process
2. State Independent IDR (IIDR) Process: Provider Bulletin 2102-05-1: Long-Term Care Nursing Facility Independent Informal Dispute Resolution Act, Act 128 of 2011
3. Federal IIDR Process: Provider Bulletin 2011-12: Independent Informal Dispute Resolution

PHCA has developed key points for each type of IDR and tips for a Successful IDR for member skilled nursing facilities.

Tools and Resources:

• Key Points for Each Type of IDR
• Tips for a Successful IDR