4664 - Asset reserves.

§ 4664. Asset reserves. An operator shall maintain reserve liabilities  and  supporting  assets  in  an  amount  for the purposes set forth in a  regulation issued by the commissioner. Liquid assets shall be maintained  for the following reserve liabilities:    1. Fifteen percent of the projected annual operating expenses  of  the  facility, exclusive of depreciation.    2.  A  provider  shall notify the commissioner in writing at least ten  days prior to reducing the amount of  funds  available  to  satisfy  the  applicable  liquid reserve requirement. A provider shall not expend more  than one-half of the required balance each calendar year.    3. A provider may use funds in an endowment fund  or  escrow  account,  including  an  escrow  account  established by or pursuant to a mortgage  loan, bond, indenture or  other  long-term  financing,  to  satisfy  the  reserve requirements of this section, if the funds are available to make  payments when operating funds are insufficient for these purposes.