Revision of Interim Payment Methodology for Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI), Clarifying Existing Policy on Training of Religious Nonmedical Nursing Personnel, Claims Not Billed to the RNHCI Specialty Contractor, and Statutory End of Coverage for RNHCI Items and Services Furnished in the Home
This transmittal revises how interim payments to RNHCIs are computed. It also clarifies coverage limitations (e.g., religious nonmedical nursing personnel, supplies, and training of religious nonmedical nursing personnel) and the information provided to involved parties in the claims processing manual. Additionally, it provides for training on the new material and on some existing requirements. It also removes coverage related information regarding RNHCI services in the home, which by statute (Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, Section 706) ended December 31, 2006.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: October 03, 2008
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