9/25/2017 - By Claudia Reingruber, CPA
The administrator of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has revised MLN Matters Number: SE17024 to include new waivers regarding care.
CMS has authorized waivers under Section 1812(f) of the Social Security Act in the states and the unincorporated U.S. territory of Puerto Rico for persons who were evacuated, transferred, or otherwise dislocated as a result of the effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017.
These blanket waivers in the impacted areas will prevent gaps in access to care for beneficiaries affected by this emergency.
Examples of Blanket Waivers Issued by CMS:
Application for an Individual Waiver:
Note: Providers do not need to apply for an individual waiver if a blanket waiver has been issued.
Instructions for Requesting an Individual Section 1135 Waiver, if there is no blanket waiver, are available.
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