Disaster Information
Modified: 9/21/2017
This special edition article is intended for providers and suppliers who submit claims to Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries in the United States Virgin Islands and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricane Maria. [SE17028]
Modified: 9/25/2017
In an effort to provide some relief to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria, First Coast Service Options (First Coast) is providing additional instructions on filing appeals or responding to overpayment requests during this time.
Modified: 9/25/2017
In an effort to provide some relief to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria, First Coast Service Options (First Coast) is providing additional instructions on filing appeals or responding to overpayment requests during this time.
Modified: 9/25/2017
This article provides information to providers affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma that received medical documentation requests.
Modified: 9/20/2017
First Coast implemented provider enrollment relief for providers affected by hurricane Irma effective September 13, 2017, and remaining in effect for a period of 180 days.
Modified: 9/20/2017
First Coast Service Options’ (First Coast’s) Provider Audit and Reimbursement Department (PARD) announces extensions to help alleviate the administrative burden of Part A providers affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Modified: 9/21/2017
This special edition article is intended for providers and suppliers who submit claims to Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries in the U. S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Florida who were affected by Hurricane Irma. This article was revised September 19 to include new waivers regarding care for excluded inpatient psychiatric unit patients in the acute care unit of a hospital and care for excluded inpatient rehabilitation unit patients in the acute care unit of a hospital, to add information on replacement prescription fills of covered Part B drugs, and information on facilities quality reporting. [SE17022]
Modified: 9/21/2017
This special edition article is intended for providers and suppliers who submit claims to Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries in the states of South Carolina and Georgia who were affected by Hurricane Irma. This article was revised September 19 to include new waivers regarding care for excluded inpatient psychiatric unit patients in the acute care unit of a hospital and care for excluded inpatient rehabilitation unit patients in the acute care unit of a hospital and to add information on replacement prescription fills of covered Part B drugs. [SE17024]
Modified: 9/14/2017
The President declared a state of emergency for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and the HHS Secretary declared a Public Health Emergency for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which allows for CMS programmatic waivers based on Section 1135 of the Social Security Act.
Modified: 9/21/2017
This special edition article is intended for providers and suppliers who submit claims to Medicare administrative contractors for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries in the state of Texas who were affected by hurricane Harvey. This article was revised September 19 to include information about replacement prescription fills of covered Part B drugs. [SE17020]
Modified: 9/21/2017
This special edition article is intended for providers and suppliers who submit claims to Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries in the state of Louisiana who were affected by tropical storm Harvey. This article was revised September 19 to include information on replacement prescription fills of covered Part B drugs. [SE17021]
Modified: 9/1/2017
If you were affected by Hurricane Harvey and are unable to file a timely claims appeal, please contact your Medicare administrative contractor.
Modified: 9/1/2017
Follow this link to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Hurricane Center.
Modified: 7/8/2017
This is a link to the official website of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Modified: 6/24/2017
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) public health emergency web page.
Modified: 6/23/2017
This is a link to the official website of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Modified: 6/23/2017
This section of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website will provide up-to-date information for people with Medicare and Medicaid and providers with regards to natural disasters, extreme weather, and emergencies.
Modified: 4/7/2017
Emergency preparedness information for businesses and individuals from Homeland Security.
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