MLN Matters Article MM12070 (New): Instructions to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) on COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Medicare-Dependent, Small Rural Hospitals and Sole Community Hospitals
This Article comprises Sub-regulatory guidance for Medicare-Dependent, Small Rural Hospitals and Sole Community Hospitals (SCHs) billing Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. It provides actions CMS is taking to help health care providers contain the spread of COVID-19 with the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers. MLN Matters (MM) Articles are based on Change Requests (CRs). Special Edition (SE) Articles clarify existing policy. In this case, this Article is based on content within CR12070 that is posted on the CMS website.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 23, 2020
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