The IRS Resumes Sending 500 Series Balance Due Notices
From irs.gov: The IRS will resume issuing the 500 series balance due notices to taxpayers later in October. These notices were paused on May 9 due to COVID-19. Although the …
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HHS Changes the Rules for COVID-19 Provider Relief Grants Again.
HHS has changed the rules for COVID-19 Provider Relief Grant funds yet again. In their most recent flip-flop, HHS is now allowing providers to keep grant funds up to the …
The IRS Confirms that Daily Fantasy Sports are Gambling
The IRS has determined that daily fantasy sports are games of chance, not games of skill. Consequently, entry fees represent wagers, and are deductible under Section 165(d). This decision will …
Stay on Top of Changing Insurance: Your Patients Have More Choice than Ever on Healthcare.gov
As the Healthcare.gov open enrollment period approaches, most consumers will enjoy lower premiums and more choice. A new report from CMS shows that 22 more issuers will offer coverage through …
CMS Adds 11 New Telehealth Services for the Duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic
CMS expanded the list of telehealth services that Medicare Fee-For-Service will pay for during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). CMS is also providing additional support to state Medicaid and …
FAQs About PPE from HHS. Share with Your Staff!
HHS ASPR, the Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE), has released a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the proper use of PPE during the COVID-19 …
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Tomorrow. What’s New for Beneficiaries this Year?
Earlier this month, CMS released the 2021 benefit and cost-sharing information for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans on Medicare.gov. Additionally, for the first time, seniors will be …
IRS Adds QR Codes to Key Balance Due Notices
For the first time, the IRS is adding barcode technology to notices sent to millions of taxpayers. Starting this month, the CP14 and CP14 IA notices that inform taxpayers that …
Medicare Advanced and Accelerated Loan Repayments Have Been Delayed!
Congress has passed the Under the new “Continuing Appropriations Act” of 2021 and the “Other Extensions Act.” Thanks to these new laws, repayment of your Medicare advanced or accelerated loan …
North Carolina: Welcome to the Review Choice Demonstration! Introductory Webinar from Palmetto GBA.
The Review Choice Demonstration for home health agencies in North Carolina is beginning. Palmetto GBA is holding an introductory webinar to assist providers with the transition to RCD. North Carolina …