Transcription of Provider Enrollment Relief FAQs - CMS
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March 2022 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. How is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using its authority under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act to offer flexibilities with Medicare Provider Enrollment to support the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) national emergency? Under its 1135 waiver authority, CMS is expediting any pending or new applications. All clean web applications will be processed within 7 business days following receipt, and all clean paper applications will be processed within 14 business days following receipt. In addition, CMS has established toll-free hotlines providers and suppliers can use to enroll and receive temporary Medicare billing privileges. NOTE: Beginning October 2021, CMS will resume collecting application fees, conducting Fingerprint- Based Criminal Background Checks, and revalidating providers and suppliers in a phased approach.
Provider Enrollment Hotline or via the CMS-855 enrollment application. Physicians and non-physician practitioners may also contact the Medicare Provider Enrollment Hotline to report a change in practice location. The hotlines should also be used if providers and
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