Tag: Cures Provision
Cures Act update: Deadline looms for Medicaid
December 28, 2017HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - CMS finally sent a letter to state Medicaid directors on Dec. 27 with guidance on a DME-related provision in the 21st Century Cures Act, just three business days before implementation.The six-page letter provides an outline of the provision, which requires CMS to cap its contribution to Medicaid reimbursement for certain DME at Medicare reimbursement starting Jan. 1; describes the options available to states to demonstrate compliance; and offers technical information to facilitate their...