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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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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

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Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients. Federal Rule Background and Definitions. Enforcement.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients. Federal Rule Background and Definitions. Future Action.

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

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In response, many local and state governments are raising their lowest wages above the federal minimum wage set in 2009. 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). The Future of DSPs.

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UPDATE: Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing – Application to Clinical Social Workers

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Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical and ethical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients and provide informed consent forms.

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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

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Regulatory compliance and CMS guidelines While Medicare only covers Spravato and R-ketamine for anesthetics in SNF or hospitals, CMS guidelines for ketamine storage, handling, and disposal are a good blueprint to follow for creating an effective ketamine compliance program. Documenting all readings to assess patient tolerance.

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Alumni Honored with SSW Distinguished Alumni Awards

Michigan Social Work

She has nearly three decades of experience at the center and in government. She has also held senior leadership positions at the Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Health and Human Services. Sharon Parrott, MSW ‘92 President of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.