The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $170.10 for 2022, an increase of $21.60 from $148.50 in 2021. The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries is $233 in 2022, an increase of $30 from the annual deductible of $203 in 2021. Click HERE for the CMS Fact Sheet.
The US Dept. of Health and Human Services has released two fact sheets to help patients and providers better understand their rights and responsibilities regarding access to COVID-19 vaccines. Click HERE for the Provider Fact Sheet.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the relief, which has been signed into law. Hat tip to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for providing us with this UPDATE.
Medicare providers and suppliers who requested and received CAAPs (Advanced Payments) could begin seeing the recovery of those payments as early as March 30, 2021, depending upon the 1 year anniversary of when you received your first payment. Click HERE for the MLN Article.
Beginning with Dates of Service 04/01/2021 claims will be held for a "short period" pending Congressional Action. Click HERE to read the MLN notice.
On May 11, CMS Administrator Seema Verma penned a letter to nursing home management and staff. Administrator Verma shared her gratitude for the unwavering dedication and commitment of nursing home management and staff in keeping residents safe and for continuing to compassionately care for those who rely on them during this unprecedented time. The letter also provides links to previously shared infection control resources.
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