News
News related to "medicare"
Choose an article below to learn more about this topic.
LeadingAge Strikes Back on MedPAC Call to Lower SNF Pay Rates
On June 19, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge distributed a critical response to a recent recommendation by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to lower pay rates for skilled nursing facilities.
REMINDER: New Medicare Cards to Start Mailing in June
On May 29, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Medicare is removing Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to prevent fraud, fight identity theft and keep taxpayer dollars safe. Medicare will mail new cards to Minnesotans on Medicare sometime after June 2018 and before April 30, 2019. The following information from the Minnesota Department of Human Services can help you respond to questions you may receive from residents.
New Medicare Cards Coming Soon
On March 6, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to remove Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all Medicare cards by April 2019. This will have an impact on how providers submit claims.
Therapy Caps Not Addressed in Continuing Resolution
On January 23, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
Every year since 2006, Congress has ultimately renewed the exceptions process for annual caps on outpatient therapy under Medicare Part B. Since that has not yet happened for 2018, the caps are currently in effect. This year the caps are $2,010 for physical and speech combined and another $2,010 for occupational therapy.