COVID-19 Waivers: An Overview
As a result of the public health emergency caused by COVID-19, on March 30, 2020, CMS issued Blanket Waivers with respect to 18 categories of referrals and/or remuneration arrangements.
COVID-19 for Compliance Professionals: Nursing Home
This guidance applies long-term care facilities which have been hard hit by COVID 19 and are subject to major regulatory changes.
COVID-19 for Compliance Professionals: Telemedicine
Generally, Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) maintain provider networks and either limit an enrollee’s ability to obtain Medicare-covered services from out-of-network providers or charge enrollees more when they receive services from out-of-network providers.
On March 10, 2020, CMS released guidance for MAOs (as well as for Part D sponsors) regarding certain obligations as well as permitted flexibilities related to disasters and emergencies resulting from COVID-19.
COVID-19 for Compliance Professionals: Medicare Advantage Plans
Generally, Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) maintain provider networks and either limit an enrollee’s ability to obtain Medicare-covered services from out-of-network providers or charge enrollees more when they receive services from out-of-network providers.
On March 10, 2020, CMS released guidance for MAOs (as well as for Part D sponsors) regarding certain obligations as well as permitted flexibilities related to disasters and emergencies resulting from COVID-19.
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