Mass Senior Care filed comments this week on CMS’ FFY 2023 SNF Medicare Payment rule, requesting that the agency phase in the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) parity adjustment over three years in light of the staffing and financial challenges the nursing facility sector is experiencing as it battles to protect its residents and staff during the COVID pandemic. We urge members to also file comments to CMS in regard to the proposed FFY 2023 payment rule. CMS is proposing an overall cut of 0.7% in payment rates effective this October 1, 2022, which is primarily due to the proposed 4.6% clawback for overpayments made when transitioning to the new PDPM that went into effect on October 1, 2019. We estimate that this is an overall $10 million cut in revenue for FFY 2023 for Massachusetts nursing facilities. We are working with AHCA to implore CMS to delay or phase in the cut. Please join us in this advocacy effort by submitting personalized comments to CMS by June 10th.
In drafting comments to CMS, consider using the following outline based on the specifics of your facility:
- Describe your facility and the residents you care for
- Explain your organization’s commitment to quality
- Discuss how difficult the past two years were noting the sacrifices you and your team have made to protect residents and staff
- Explain the impact the cut will have on your residents and staff. Discuss the reality of operating in a COVID-19 period
- Discuss your workforce challenges, highlighting all of the steps you have taken to secure and retain staff.
Members can file comments through AHCA Voter Voice.