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CMS Transmittal R245SOMA: Revised Appendix B, Interpretive Guidelines for Home Health Agencies: New Acceptance-to-Service…

Policy ID: CMS-T-R245SOMASpecialty: Home HealthAdded: 8/6/2026Effective: August 5, 2026billing update
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What changed

CMS revises HHA interpretive guidelines for Acceptance-to-Service rules.

Who’s affected: Home Health billing teams · Effective: August 5, 2026

Primary source: View the official CMS/MAC document ↗

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