COVID-19 for SNF

Key COVID-19 Resources for SNF Therapy Professionals

The resources below have been compiled from CMS.gov specific to the COVID-19 changes impacting SNF therapists.

Please submit any specific questions related to the information to our Just Ask Q&A Forum.

YOU CAN ASK CMS ANY QUESTIONS BY SENDING EMAILS TO:  [email protected]

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Temporary Regulations Related to COVID-19

LINK TO CMS COVID-19 NURSING HOME PAGE

SE20011 MLN MATTERS – UPDATED BY CMS 9/8/21 (SEE RED TEXT)

COVID-19 FAQ Document – Medicare FFS Billing  (Updated 11/17/21)

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COVID-19 Vaccination Rates – State and National Averages | Provider Data Catalog

COVID-19 Vaccination Rates – Provider Data | Provider Data Catalog

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The 1135 Waiver is still in place at this time. The PHE declaration was renewed on 7/15/22 and will be in effect another 90 days, until October 15th, 2022.

The need for the use of the waivers should be related to the effect of COVID-19 on your area.

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UPDATED COVID-19 REGULATIONS FOR SNF

COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers & Flexibilities for Health Care Providers (PDF)

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TELEHEALTH:

2022 Telehealth Part B Updated Rules

The PFS Final Rule contained information regarding Telehealth and Virtual Services temporarily provided by therapists for the Public Health Emergency. Read the details HERE 

This graphic outlines Virtual Services for PT, OT and Speech Part B for the PHE duration.

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Benefit Period Waiver “SE200 was updated with new info for SNF Billing for the Qualifying Hospital Stay and 60 Day Benefit Period. (Last updated 9/8/21)

VIEW HERE

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COVID-19 Medicare Part A and Part B Resources from Waiver 1135

• • Essential Employees – Federal Document 
  • 3 Day Hospital Stay Requirement for Part A – Waiver – CMS Letter
  • 60 Day Spell of Wellness Requirement for Part A – Waiver – CMS Letter

• • Additional Important Waiver Resources
    • CMS 1135 Waiver Home Page
    • COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Fact Sheet for Providers
    • 1135 Waiver General Information
    • 1135 Q&A Document – SNF Page 39
    • COVID FAQ’s for Part B

Telehealth and E-Visit Resources

• • Medicare Telehealth FAQ
  • Medicare Telehealth Provider Fact Sheet
  • CMS Provider Telehealth Toolkit
  • LTC Provider Toolkit (Applies to those that bill on Professional Claim form – ie: Physician services (not therapy)
  • How To Find Your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)

Additional HIPAA Resources for Telehealth

• • • Notice of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth
    • FAQs on HIPAA and Telehealth – PDF
    • FAQ Telehealth and HIPAA

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CMS COVID EMERGENCY PAGE

This is where all CMS documents and updated information is located

Information on this CMS page specific to SNF Therapists can be found in the links below:

• Blanket Waiver Document – See Pages 9-12 for SNF
• CMS Dear Clinician Letter (PDF) (4/7/20) *Note “Clinician” refers to all types of providers
• CMS.GOV NEWSROOM
• CDC/FEMA/WHITE HOUSE Coronavirus Info
• COVID Facts and General Info with CDC
• CDC.gov/coronavirus