Millions of taxpayers receive a tax refund interest payment
In mid-August interest payments were sent to nearly 14 million individual taxpayers. People who got these payments filed their 2019 federal income tax returns by the July 15 deadline and …
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CMS Offers Comprehensive Support for Louisiana and Texas with Hurricane Laura
On August 27, CMS announced efforts underway to support Louisiana and Texas in response to Hurricane Laura. On August 26, 2020, HHS Secretary Alex Azar declared public health emergencies (PHEs) …
Important Palmetto Update: Claims with Reason Codes C727D, C727E, U524P and U524Q
Claims submitted to Palmetto GBA are looping with reason codes C727D, C727E, U524P and U524Q. This issue is being researched and worked on. There is no estimated time frame for …
New National Training Program to Strengthen Nursing Home Infection Control Practices
From CMS: Today, CMS is implementing an unprecedented national nursing home training program for frontline nursing home staff and nursing home management. The training is designed to stop the spread …
Nursing Facilities: Increase Your Medicaid Reimbursement with Infection Control Strategies from CMS
Today, CMS released a Medicaid Informational Bulletin (CIB) that provides guidance to states on flexibilities that are available to increase reimbursement for nursing facilities that implement specific infection control practices, …
The Partnership Center Presents Treating the Whole Person: Faith and Mental Health
The Partnership Center’s “Compassion in Action” webinar series emphasizes the importance of mental health professionals and faith leaders working together to provide support for the treatment of people with mental …
Updated Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes
CMS is posting updates to the “Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes.” The toolkit details actions and best practices by organizations, state governments nationwide, and …
CMS Announces Resumption of Routine Inspections of All Provider and Suppliers
Today, CMS announced it will resume routine inspections of all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers and suppliers to improve the safety and quality of life of patients and residents. CMS …
Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) Updated Cycles for Providers in Illinois and Texas
Important information from Palmetto GBA: “CMS will restart the RCD following the pause for COVID-19. Home Health claims in all demonstration states with billing periods on or after August 31, …
Nursing Homes Have Been Fined More Than $15 Million During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Earlier this year, CMS prioritized its inspection protocols for nursing homes to allow inspectors to focus on the most serious health and safety threats like infectious diseases and abuse. Since …