Failure to Issue Timely SNF/ABN Notice After Medicare Discharge
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide a timely Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (SNF/ABN) to a resident who had a Medicare Part A discharge and continued to reside in the facility. Record review showed that the resident did not receive the required notice informing them or their representative of potential financial liability for services not covered by Medicare. During interviews, the Business Office Manager acknowledged the oversight, and the Administrator confirmed that the notice should have been issued in a timely manner.