More Economic Impact Payments Will Arrive in the Coming Days
The IRS has announced that the next batch of Economic Impact Payments will be issued to taxpayers this week, with many of these coming by paper check or prepaid debit …
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Massachusetts: CCA Home Care and Home Health Providers Must Submit their Attestation to Receive Increased Funding
An important notice from the Massachusetts Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) Contracting Department: CCA is following the guidance issued on January 22, 2021, by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, for …
The IRS Officially Delays the 2020 Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline to May 17, 2021
From the IRS: The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically …
The IRS Will Delay the 2021 Income Tax Filing Deadline to Mid-May
The Internal Revenue Service is extending the tax deadline by a month. According to a breaking news story from USA Today: “While the IRS has not confirmed the date yet, …
Important – Accelerated and Advance Payment Webinar for Home Health and Hospice Providers from Palmet
Part A, B and Home Health and Hospice providers that received a Medicare accelerated or advance payment are invited to join Palmetto GBA for an Accelerated and Advance Payment Refund …
Medicare Increases Payments for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
From CMS: Today, CMS is increasing the Medicare payment amount for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. This new and higher payment rate will support important actions taken by providers that are …
What Made the Cut in the New COVID Stimulus Bill?
After months of debate, the next COVID-19 stimulus bill has been finalized. President Biden signed the bill into law on Thursday. One very conspicuous absence is the measure to increase …
CMS Relaxes Nursing Home Visitation Rules
CMS and the CDC have issued updated guidance for nursing homes to safely expand visitation options during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the updated guidance, facilities should allow responsible indoor …
Important Update for Home Health: Medicare System Not Recording HIPPS Code on Some Claims
An important update from Palmetto GBA: “On some claims, the submitted HIPPS code is not being replaced by the system-calculated code, when applicable. As stated in the Section 4.02 of …
CDC Issues Interim Public Health Recommendations for People Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
From CDC.gov: This is the first set of public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people. This guidance will be updated and expanded based on the level of community spread of …