New Advocates Guide - “COVID-19: AN ADVOCATES GUIDE TO MEDICARE CHANGES”

The global COVID-19 crisis has led to many changes in health care rules, including in the Medicare program.  Most of the Medicare changes are slated to be temporary, but advocates will need to watch which provisions do and do not remain after the crisis.  While a many of the changes affect health care providers, including payment and waivers of certain requirements, our Advocates Guide focuses on Medicare COVID changes that relate to beneficiaries and their access to covered care. Note: This Advocates Guide describes, but does not analyze or critique these changes.   The Guide Includes: INTRODUCTION Legislation OVERVIEW OF MEDICARE-RELATED COVID CHANGES SPECIFIC MEDICARE CHANGES MEDICARE PART A Acute Care Hospitals Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs) Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs, also known as Inpatient Rehab. Hospitals/IRHs) Psychiatric Hospitals Home Health Hospice MEDICARE PART B COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 Vaccine Telehealth Ambulance Transport Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) and Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Opioid Treatment Programs Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) Home Infusion Services MEDICARE PARTS C and D Medicare Advantage (MA) Prescription Refills MISCELLANEOUS Medicare Enrollment through Social Security (SSA) Notice Delivery in Institutions Medicare Appeals Information Regarding Providers Non-Discrimination re: Provision of Health Services Download the full guide