LeadingAge National Letter to CMS Administrator Seeking Clarification on CMS Interim Final Rule  

LeadingAge National Letter to CMS Administrator Seeking Clarification on CMS Interim Final Rule  

Katie Smith Sloan, President and CEO of LeadingAge and Executive Director of The Global Ageing Network, has sent a letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure seeking answers to members’ questions concerning the Interim Final Rule on vaccinations.  Among the questions are whether the rule applies to entire entities or just the CMS certified parts; the definition of “additional precautions” for unvaccinated staff; timing of contingency plans; requirements for new hires after January 4; more clarify on medical exemptions; how to handle vaccinating staff under the age of 18 whose parents or guardians won’t consent; types of contractors/services that might be eligible for an exception; and clarity on applicability to Medicaid home care services.  Read full letter here.

 

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November 11, 2021