1135 Waiver

Section 1135 Waiver Issues and COVID-19

COVID-19 Updates, Medicare, Medicaid & Private Payor Updates /

(March 25, 2020): On January 31, 2020, Secretary Alex Azar, of the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), used his authority under the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency in the United States.[1] Secretary Azar determined that a public health emergency had existed nationwide since January 27, 2020. Subsequently, […]

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Is the Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services Going to Issue an 1135 Waiver?

Medicare, Medicaid & Private Payor Updates /

(November 2, 2012): As we recently discussed before the East Coast arrival of Hurricane Sandy, Social Security Act Section 1135 Waivers may ultimately be available for healthcare providers in affected areas of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, New England, and surrounding states. 1135 Waivers exist to temporarily waive billing and participation requirements for healthcare providers

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