tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2006 Issue 32

REIMBURSEMENT: CMS Steps In to Mitigate Effect Of RAP Delay

Error can't be fixed this late in the game, feds say.Home health agencies (HHAs) in 16 states are wrestling with Palmetto GBA over what's being called an "improper" hold on request for anticipated payment (RAP) disbursements from Sept. 22 through Sept. 30.The National Association for Home Care (NAHC) reported on Aug. 21 that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has indicated they will "step in to see that home health agencies [in the region] are not harmed" by Palmetto's proposed hold.Background: Although the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 does mandate a payment hold on...

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