What happens to the Medicaid provider agreement upon the expiration of annual certification?

The Medicaid provider agreement is closely tied to the facility's certification status. When the annual certification expires, it indicates that the facility is no longer recognized as meeting the required standards for Medicaid participation. Therefore, the provider agreement effectively becomes void; thus, the agreement also expires as a direct consequence of the loss of certification.

If the facility wishes to continue participating in the Medicaid program, it must go through the re-certification process to demonstrate compliance with the necessary standards. Options such as automatic renewal or expansion of services do not apply in this context, as continued participation hinges on maintaining the requisite certification.