CMS grants more Section 1135 waivers; total up to 23 states nationwide
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says it has granted Section 1135 Medicaid waivers to an additional seven states. Nationwide, 23 states have been provided this accommodation, which generally provides relief from prior authorization and provider enrollment requirements, allows the suspension of certain nursing home pre-admission reviews and helps facilitate reimbursement to providers for care delivered in alternative settings due to facility evacuations.
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