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CMS Guidance

April 9, 2024

CMS Guidance

Vaccine Clarification for Hospice Patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities

CMS recently released a Medicare Billing Guideline for vaccination when an individual is in a skilled nursing facility.

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September 13, 2022

CMS Guidance

State Nursing Home Surveyors Will Apply Old Up-to-Date Definition Until Further Notice

A state DOH official has told LeadingAge NY that, based on CMS instructions, its nursing home surveyors will apply the old COVID-19 vaccine "up-to-date" definition, requiring only the monovalent booster, until further notice. 

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May 16, 2022

CMS Guidance

Reminder on CMS Staff Vaccination Matrix

Under federal regulation F888, CMS is requiring all nursing homes to complete the Staff Vaccination Matrix upon entry of the survey team.

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November 16, 2021

CMS Guidance

Providers to Bill Medicare Advantage for COVID-19 Vaccinations, Therapies in 2022

During 2020 and 2021, providers were instructed to bill original Medicare for certain COVID-19 services provided to Advantage enrollees. In 2022, providers will resume billing Advantage plans for these services.

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August 17, 2021

CMS Guidance

CMS Announces Pilot Opportunity for Medicare COVID-19 Vaccination Data Sharing with Medicaid MCOs

Application deadline is Mon., Aug. 30th.

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May 11, 2021

CMS Guidance

CMS Interim Final Rule - COVID-19 Vaccine Immunization Requirements for Residents and Staff
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