Medicare FFS Response to the PHE on COVID-19: SNF Wavier Updates

CMS updated its MLN matters on Medicare FFS response to the public health emergency (PHE) to add more information about the SNF waivers.

Skilled nursing facilities: Read the reminder about qualifying hospital stays and benefit period waivers.

• Emergency measures don’t waive or change any other existing coverage requirements
• CMS is monitoring admissions under section 1812(f) that don’t meet level of care criteria and taking administrative action