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Deadline to Apply for Additional HHS Relief Payments (Round 2) June 3rd
May 22, 2020
Categories: COVID-19
Those of you who received a payment from HHS between April 10 and April 24th (the payments that were automatically sent to you, that you didn’t ask for or apply for) are able to apply for a second round of HHS Relief Payments. In fact, ONLY companies that received Round 1 HHS relief payments can apply for Round 2. I’ve included a few links below that are pertinent to the Round 2 application process. You need to complete the attestation process for Round 1 before you can apply for Round...
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HHS Extends Deadline From 30-45 Days for Provider Relief Funds
May 8, 2020
Categories: COVID-19
When HHS first started distributing relief funds to providers throughout the country, they initially stated providers had 30 days to complete their attestation and agree to the terms and conditions of keeping the payments. HHS has now extended that attestation timeframe to 45 days, giving providers an additional 15 days to familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions associated with the Provider Relief Fund. More information can be found HERE.
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From the Desk of Ronda Buhrmester: Breaking Down the PHE Rules
May 8, 2020
Categories: COVID-19, Reimbursement
You have taken care of your patients, now it's time to get the claims paid! As more information is being released on the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), we are getting a better understanding with regards to getting claims reimbursed especially in the respiratory area.
HHS Opens New Portal for Providers to Submit Claims
April 30, 2020
Categories: COVID-19, General, Reimbursement
This week HHS opened a new portal which allows providers, including DME providers, to submit claims to be reimbursed at Medicare reimbursement rates if they provided equipment and services to uninsured patients with a COVID-19 diagnosis. Some key highlights and provisions of the program are as follows:
Providers can begin submitting claims May 6th Dates of service can be February 4th or after are eligible for reimbursement Providers must enroll in the program (obtain an Optum... Read MoreCMS Announces New Waivers and Rules to Help Healthcare Providers
March 31, 2020
Categories: CRT, General, Regulatory, Reimbursement
Yesterday, the Trump Admiration released an array of temporary regulatory waiver and new rules to help equip the healthcare community with flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our VGM Government team will continue to process the information and what it means for our members, but current highlights include:
Patients Over Paperwork Where Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) is lost, destroyed, irreparably damaged, or otherwise rendered unusable,... Read More