Hello,
For those interested, the Alliance developed the attached toolkit to assist HHAs with the new Acceptance to Service requirements, and included a few FAQs as well. Still waiting on the interpretive guidelines
to come out though.
From National Alliance for Care at Home:
Attached is the Acceptance to Service toolkit created by the Alliance to assist home health agencies in complying with the new standard at ยง484.105(i). The new standard that went
into effect January 1, 2025, requires that home health agencies develop and maintain an Acceptance to Service policy. The policy must include four key considerations and be applied to each referral when determining whether to accept the patient onto services.
Additionally, CMS requires that home health agencies (HHAs) make available to the public accurate information regarding the services offered by the HHA and any limitations related to types of specialty services, service duration, or service frequency. The
information must be updated whenever there is a change in the information but no less frequently than annually.
Please note that the toolkit is intended as a guide for compliance and is not intended to be and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. State and federal regulations
may require you to include specific provisions in your policies and procedure. You should consult legal counsel when customizing this toolkit for your organization's needs.
Thanks,
Jennifer Stark, RHIA
Health Information & Compliance Coordinator
Home Care & Hospice
Ph: 218.249.6147 Fx: 218.249.6166
915 East 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55805
