CMS issues blanket waivers of sanctions under the physician self-referral law
Posted on: 4/3/20
On March 30, CMS issued blanket waivers of sanctions under the physician self-referral law for COVID-19 purposes. These waivers provide vital flexibility for physicians and providers in the fight against COVID-19. The waivers are effective March 1 and may be used without notifying CMS. To view the Blanket Waivers of Section 1877(g),
click here.
Individual waivers of sanctions under section 1877(g) of the Act may be granted upon request. Please send your request via email to
[email protected], and include the words “Request for 1877(g) Waiver” in the subject line. All requests should include the following minimum information:
- Name and address of requesting entity;
- Name, phone number and email address of person designated to represent the entity;
- CMS Certification Number (CCN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the requesting entity; and
- Nature of request.
Unless and until a waiver of sanctions under the physician self-referral law (that is, a waiver of section 1877(g) of the Social Security Act) is granted to the requesting party(ies), such party(ies) must comply with section 1877 of the Act and the regulations at 42 C.F.R., section 411.350 et seq.
(Sandra Harrison)