In order to increase cash flow to providers of services and suppliers impacted by the 2019 Novel
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has
expanded our current Accelerated and Advance Payment Program to a broader group of Medicare
Part A providers and Part B suppliers. The expansion of this program is only for the duration of the
public health emergency. Details on the eligibility, and the request process are outlined below. The
information below reflects the passage of the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). Read more…