CMS released the Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) FY2022 Proposed Rule this week. The Rule contains the components that will go into effect 10/1/21 pending any changes made based on comments and feedback … [Read more...]
CMS Delays Implementation Due Date For SNF Medicare Part B ABN
On August 4th, 2020, CMS released a statement stating that the 8/31/20 implementation due date for the updated CMS-R-131 Advanced Beneficiary Notice will be moved to 1/1/2021 due to the Public Health Emergency. Here is the CMS statement: To … [Read more...]
SNF Temporary COVID-19 Rules Extended Through September 2020
The Secretary of Health and Human Services officially renewed the status of the Public Health Emergency Beyond July 25th, 2020 On July 25, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services released a declaration of renewal of the National Public … [Read more...]
CMS Adds SNF Part B To TeleHealth On 5/27/20
SNF therapy advocates asked (and asked, and asked, and asked....) and yesterday, CMS answered! Telehealth therapy services can be provided to SNF residents under Medicare Part B {at least for now}. On 5/27/20, CMS released an updated version of … [Read more...]
CMS Regulation Updates 4/30/20 Impacting PT, OT and Speech
Today, April 30th, CMS issued another round of regulatory waivers and rule changes....including 2 key pieces impacting the therapy world. These rule changes focus on expanding access to the healthcare system both directly and through … [Read more...]