March 28, 2020
CMS announces expansion of its accelerated and advanced payment program for ambulance services to support COVID-19 response
CMS has announced an expansion of its accelerated and advanced payment program for ambulance services to ensure they have the necessary resources to combat the COVID-19 virus. CMS is working to lessen the financial hardships of providers facing challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensures the nations’ providers can focus on patient care.
Details
CMS will provide an advance for three months’ worth of revenue to services that are approved. Applications will be submitted to the ambulance services MAC. The MAC would make payments in seven calendar days of the request. Repayments would begin 120 days after payment is issued.
Requirements:
- Have billed Medicare for claims within 180 days immediately prior to the date of signature on the provider’s/supplier’s request form,
- Not be in bankruptcy,
- Not be under active medical review or program integrity investigation, and
- Not have any outstanding delinquent Medicare over payments.
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