Charges to Hold A Bed During SNF Absence

This issuance describes the policies relating to bed-hold payments in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: May 30, 2008

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