CARES Provider Relief Fund – Update

CARES Provider Relief Fund – Update

HHS has extended the date by which facilities who have accepted CARES Provider Relief Funds must complete the attestation.  Originally facilities had 30 days from the date they received funds, this has now been extended to 45 days.  Any facility that received funds from the first disbursement on April 10th now has until May 24th to complete the attestation.

HHS has established a toll-free CARES Provider Relief line where providers who believe they qualify for a payment but have not yet received one can call (866) 569-3522 to determine the status of their payments and the amount they will receive.

HHS has said that an unspecified amount of targeted dollars will also be distributed to providers who solely serve Medicaid recipients, but we are awaiting more information on the amount that will be allocated and the timing of those payments to these providers. As of May 5, state Medicaid agencies were submitting requested data to HHS to assist in this distribution.

For Life Plan Communities and other provider organizations whose net patient revenue covers multiple business lines, it is unclear at this time if the payment level received was deliberately meant to cover other lines of business and which lost revenues (organizational vs. Medicare-only) should be reported. LeadingAge is seeking clarity on these questions from HHS. We’ve heard another FAQ document is forthcoming.

LeadingAge has updated their Provider Relief Fund Background, Considerations & Frequently Asked Questions to include the most current information.

 

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David Carter
| Director, Health Care Finance & Policy

C 360.888.5702