New Medicare Disclosure Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities - Provider Enrollment Off-Cycle Revalidations - Watch for a Revalidation Request

New Medicare Disclosure Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities – Provider Enrollment Off-Cycle Revalidations – Watch for a Revalidation Request

Lexology October 22, 2024
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC

Effective October 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) introduced significant updates to the CMS-855A form, specifically requiring a new Skilled Nursing Facility (“SNF”) Attachment for every SNF. These changes, following the implementation of regulations finalized in November 2023, impact how SNFs disclose detailed ownership and management information. The adjustments stem from Section 1124(c) of the Social Security Act and are aimed at enhancing transparency in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The revised CMS-855A form adds substantial complexity to the process for SNF providers, who must now navigate new disclosure and revalidation requirements. Accompanying guidance to the revised form may be found here.

What’s New in the CMS-855A Form?

The updated CMS-855A form, effective October 2024, introduces a...