Tag: Waiver
Audits slowly ramp up
July 9, 2021Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – The DME MACs are moving forward with audits for claims filed after March 2020, when COVID-19 hit the U.S. and certain waivers went into effect, but audit experts don’t anticipate any widespread problems.
Early in the pandemic, CMS temporarily waived several requirements, including coverage criteria, face-to-face requirements and delivery signatures for respiratory equipment.
“The MACs have been easing into audits since last August, even though...
CMS paves path for 1135 Medicaid waivers
March 20, 2020HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - CMS has approved an 1135 Medicaid Waiver for the state of Washington.
A national emergency declared by President Trump allows CMS to grant waivers to states to offer flexibility and remove barriers to needed services. Washington state, which has seen one of the worst outbreaks in the country, had submitted its request on March 15.
“I recognize that Gov. Inslee and his team are working around the clock to respond to the escalating crisis in Washington State,” said CMS...