Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Policy and Regulatory Changes to the Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirements; Additional Policy and Regulatory Changes to the Requirements for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs-IID) To Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Offer Vaccinations to Residents, Clients, and Staff; Policy and Regulatory Changes to the Long Term Care Facili

This transmittal (R503PR1) updates Table 38 in Section 2231 to correct Regional Medicare Swing-Bed Rates. Billing teams processing swing-bed claims should reference the corrected rate table immediatel

This transmittal (R530PR1) corrects the Medicare swing-bed rates in Section 2231, specifically updating Table 38 with revised Regional Medicare Swing-Bed rates. Billing teams should verify that swing-

The repeal of minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities may negatively impact reimbursement due to potential declines in quality of care, influencing claims and patient outcomes. This c

The correction of technical errors in the FY 2025 SNF final rule will ensure accurate implementation of the Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities. This may