In response to COVID-19, the CMS (Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services) has announced Section 1135 waivers to support the government’s efforts to battle COVID-19 and ensure patients easy access to medical treatments. Generally, health insurers may utilize processes such as medical peer review to determine coverage eligibility for their plan members. However, in extremely hazardous and emergency situations such as this, all are primarily focused on providing the required facilities and care to patients.
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