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...]
New Advanced Beneficiary Notice Form for SNF Medicare Part B
In the SNF setting, Rehab Managers, MDS Coordinators and Social Workers are among the staff designated to issue these "forms" to Medicare residents. All forms have a unique purpose and deadline for delivery. These "forms" include: Notice of … [Read more...]
Medicare Part B Virtual Services – Updated Rules as of 6/1/20
CMS has been steadily updating the rules for Medicare Part B telehealth since the start of the National Emergency, with the last update on 5/27/20. This last set of rules impacted PT, OT and Speech Therapists in the SNF specifically. For all the … [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...]