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FAQs–Application of OIG's Administrative Enforcement Authorities to Arrangements Directly Connected to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency--Ambulance Cost-Sharing FAQ

The FAQ is a favorable response related to ambulance providers and suppliers waiving or discounting beneficiary cost-sharing obligations resulting from ground ambulance services paid for under the CMS waiver waiving certain statutory requirements relating to Medicare payment for ground ambulance services.

Issued by: Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Issue Date: May 05, 2021

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