CARES Act Passes! NPs can certify/recertify Medicare home health.
Posted over 5 years ago by Thomas Schlepko
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed and the President signed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act. The legislation, approved by the Senate on March 25, includes a provision permanently authorizing nurse practitioners (NPs) to certify and recertify home health care services for Medicare patients, expands funding for personal protective equipment and provides vital funding to respond to the pandemic. This legislation comes at a critically important time for the health of the nation and our profession as we combat the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Today is not only a victory for our profession, but also for the hundreds of thousands of patients we serve in communities across our great nation. Together, we are ending barriers to NP practice and creating greater access to health care for all.