Notwithstanding any other provisions contained in this chapter, a certificate of need shall not be required for an existing intermediate -care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability (ICF/ID) to add beds which shall be dedicated to providing respite services to individuals with an ICF/ID level of care for no more than thirty (30) days. The establishment of ICF/ID respite beds shall be limited to three (3) beds per fifty (50) ICF/ID beds in a facility and shall not be eligible for Medicaid certification. Beds designated for respite services under this section shall comply with all applicable federal and state licensure requirements for intermediate -care facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability.
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