CMS Streamlines 1135 Waiver Requests

By: dwc

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new tool to streamline 1135 waiver requests during declared public health emergencies. The COVID -19 pandemic has brought to light several challenges related to the submission, tracking and issuance of 1135 waivers due to the volume of requests for flexibilities by the provider and […]

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CMS COVID-19 Call Covers Waivers, Q&A

By: dwc

On Friday, March 20, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held a call with home health organizations to discuss recent developments related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19.  Even though the call was specific to home health agencies there hospice questions addressed, as well. CMS indicated it plans to hold similar calls weekly, but […]

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