The purpose of the Dear Adminstartor Letter (DAL) is to clarify the requirements pertaining to comprehensive assessments for CHHAs and LTHHCPs continuing to provide skilled services through a contract with the MLTCP; and for the agency’s adult patients transitioning into a Medicaid MLTCP, the federal comprehensive assessment and OASIS requirements still apply during the 90-day transition period.
 

CMS provides information on the impact of the shutdown on home care, nursing homes and other services.

DOH to announce Vital Access Provider (VAP) program awards for provider applications submitted beginning October 2012.

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) sent a letter to DOH Commissioner Shah assessing the extent of implementation of the four recommendations on the use of the funds for the Recruitment, Training and Retention (RTR) of direct care staff. Based on a review of $39 million of RTR funds, OSC was unable to account for providers’ use of all RTR funds.

MLTC plans must honor the 90-day continuity of care policy for any telehealth services currently being received through a CHHA or LTHHCP.

Sample demand bill letter for the first half of Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2013 Traditional Medicare Appeals Project.

The University of Massachusetts Medical School will be sending letters to some providers who have received Medicare payments as a result of demand bills previously paid by Medicaid.