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Medicare Open Enrollment: What’s New for 2022 and How You Can Help Your Clients

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Each fall, Medicare beneficiaries can review, compare, and change their coverage options during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP). The Medicare OEP is distinct from Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment , which occurs November 1 through December 15.). (The Posted November 12, 2021. Language Access.

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

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On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. The 2400+-page rule includes updates to policies and payments that are pertinent to clinical social workers (CSWs) and other Medicare providers. December 2021. Reimbursement.

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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care (LTC) facilities (commonly known as nursing homes) regarding visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance. Endnotes. [1]

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Update: CMS Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care (LTC) facilities (commonly known as nursing homes) regarding visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance. Endnotes. [1]

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Behind the Poor Pay and High Turnover Rates of Direct Support Professionals

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The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy. Individual states determine provider rates and must include these rates in their state’s Medicaid Plan, which is ultimately reviewed by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). However, it is possible. First, share your story.

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Indian Health Service Funding: Grants and Financial Opportunities for Tribal Healthcare

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Key sources of IHS funding The IHS is primarily funded by federal appropriations, along with grants, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, and third-party billing. Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements Tribal health programs can enroll as Medicaid and Medicare providers to receive reimbursements for eligible services.

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Successful Lobbying Requires Building Relationships, Finding Common Ground – Your Social Work Advocates Digital Edition is Now Available

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From lobbying for voting rights to more social work-specific legislation—like social worker safety, social work reinvestment, Medicare reimbursement and student loan forgiveness—NASW continues to fight for social workers and their clients. Read more about NASW’s work on several key policy issues at socialworkers.org/advocacy/policy-issues ).