Failure to Provide Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage Prior to Discharge
Penalty
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Summary
Facility staff failed to provide a copy of the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) to a resident's representative prior to the resident's discharge. During the recertification survey, it was found that the NOMNC form for the resident was dated and included a typed note stating that the responsible party was notified by telephone, but there was no signature from the representative to confirm receipt. Additionally, although an envelope addressed to the responsible party was presented, staff could not verify when the letter was mailed or if it was actually received. The social worker confirmed that the facility had not received a signed copy from the responsible party.