tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2020 Issue Q2

Industry Note: See How 1135 Waivers Impact Medicare Enrollment in New FAQ

With the healthcare industry besieged by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the feds have added Medicare provider enrollment to the list of things covered by 1135 waivers. Context: With a national public health emergency (PHE) called on Jan. 31 by HHS Secretary Alex Azar and a national emergency declared by the president on March 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) can offer flexibilities under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (SSA). According to a new FAQ, CMS is using its 1135 waiver authority to waive certain Medicare provider enrollment requirements. Some of the flexibilities include...

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