Waiver

[MDSRN15]

Can you clarify the use of the extra 100 days under the 1135 waiver.

* Resident has exhausted her 100 days.

*Just went out again for new pacemaker, can I use the extra 100 waiver without any covid dx?

Separate question:

* Do I do an EOP for the 100th day? FYI, I created another 5day with day 101 as day1 as per CMS, just not sure of the EOP. Then, what will be the start of Med A on the new 5D.

Thank you!

 

[Talino]

The waiver is a one time use. If this is the first time, there must be a wellness period (non-skilled) after exhausting benefits. If skilled level of care continued after exhaustion, the waiver can not be applied. The waiver, if applicable, is not dependent of the diagnosis (Covid or not) but the need to have a skilled level of care. Read more here.