Membership FAQs

How much are the membership dues?

2009/2010 Dues Breakdown:

Residential Care Facilities - $20.00 per licensed bed

  • $9.50 State Dues
  • $10.50 National Dues

Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded - $56.75 per licensed bed

  • $36.15 State Dues
  • $20.60 National Dues

Skilled Nursing Facilities - $56.75 per licensed bed

  • $36.15 State Dues
  • $20.60 National Dues
If my facility is a member, how can I become involved?

Please join an Association Committee. We have several to choose from:

  • Legislative
  • SNF Reimbursement
  • AL Reimbursement
  • Quality Improvement
  • Convention/Education
  • Staffing/HR
  • Membership Development
  • Foundation Fundraising

For more information or to join a committee, contact the IHCA-ICAL office at 208-343-9735.

What are the passwords for the member's only information on the IHCA-ICAL and AHCA web sites?

Call the IHCA-ICAL office at (208) 343-9735

Why belong to IHCA-ICAL as a facility member or a vendor associate member?

Please click on 'Benefits of Membership' link under 'About IHCA-ICAL' in the menu bar.

Are IHCA-ICAL dues tax deductible as a business expense?

Yes, most of the dues are tax deductible. The portion of dues that pays for lobbying expenses are not tax deductible. In 2001 the percentage of your AHCA dues that was tax deductible was 69.6%. In 2001 the percentage of your IHCA-ICAL dues that was tax deductible was 91%.IHCA-ICAL.

Are IHCA-ICAL dues a reimbursable expense under the Medicaid PPS system?

Yes, if your facility is under the cap.