MassHealth has issued Nursing Facility Bulletin 145 regarding the Infection Control Competencies and Expectations for Nursing Facilities to qualify for the Phase 2 Medicaid supplemental payments totaling up to 50%. As noted yesterday, this second round of funding provides up to $130 million (additional 50%) for two months for nursing homes that attest and meet specific accountability requirements that are consistent with CMS, CDC and DPH infection control guidance. Specifically, facilities are required to file an attestation on or before April 30th in regard to the 28-point Infection Control checklist.
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