Medicare: SNF Eligibility
Hours: 1.00
Medicare Part A regulations confuse many nurses who care for residents in the skilled nursing setting. Certain technical criteria must be met to be eligible for Medicare Part A benefits. Having a thorough understanding of skilled nursing facility (SNF) Medicare regulations will result in improved processes from admission to discharge of a Medicare beneficiary. It also assists in minimizing financial risks related to denials of payment for the SNF. This course discusses the technical criteria required to use Medicare Part A benefits.
The goal of this course is to educate nursing professionals in post-acute care on Medicare Part A eligibility in skilled nursing facilities.
Medicare Part A regulations confuse many nurses who care for residents in the skilled nursing setting. Certain technical criteria must be met to be eligible for Medicare Part A benefits. Having a thorough understanding of skilled nursing facility (SNF) Medicare regulations will result in improved processes from admission to discharge of a Medicare beneficiary. It also assists in minimizing financial risks related to denials of payment for the SNF. This course discusses the technical criteria required to use Medicare Part A benefits. The goal of this course is to educate nursing professionals in post-acute care on Medicare Part A eligibility in skilled nursing facilities.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify at least four technical requirements to utilize the SNF Medicare benefits.
Discuss the requirements related to a 3-day qualifying stay.
Describe how Medicare benefit periods are determined.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: SNF Medicare Eligibility Requirements
SNF Medicare Criteria
Technical Criteria
3-Day Qualifying Hospital Stay
Review
30-Day Transfer Requirement and Readmissions
SNF Physician Certifications and Recertifications
Medicare Advantage Plan
Review
Summary
Section 3: Determining Available Benefits
What is a Benefit Period?
Benefit Days Available
Medicare Benefit Period Myths vs. Facts
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Bobbi started her nursing career as a CNA in long-term care and developed a passion for working with older adults in the post-acute setting. She obtained her LPN certificate in 1997 from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Continuing her education, she earned her Associate degree in nursing in 2007 from Texas County Technical Institute in Missouri then obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. Bobbi has over 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry.
Disclosure: Bobbi Whittington, RN, BSN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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