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Archives for May 2026

Center Submits Comments on Medicare Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing Facilities

The Center for Medicare Advocacy has submitted comments on the proposed annual update for Medicare reimbursement for skilled nursing facilities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) predicted in 2018 that implementation of the new … [Read more...] about Center Submits Comments on Medicare Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing Facilities

Confusion Over a Qualifying Hospital Stay? SNF Residents Should Not Be Overpromised Coverage

Medicare will only cover care in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) after a qualifying hospital stay—an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days in a row. Most Medicare Advantage plans waive this requirement, but it remains a barrier to SNF coverage … [Read more...] about Confusion Over a Qualifying Hospital Stay? SNF Residents Should Not Be Overpromised Coverage

Don’t Pay Twice: Protecting Yourself from Illegal “Administrative Fees”

Periodically, we get calls at the Center asking if a physician participating in Medicare can charge an “administrative” or “annual” fee to patients covered by Medicare. Medicare prohibits such a fee for participating providers.Why These Fees Are … [Read more...] about Don’t Pay Twice: Protecting Yourself from Illegal “Administrative Fees”