Examples of HHA in a sentence
As used in this subpart unless the context indicates otherwise— Assessment means a sum certain that CMS may assess against an HHA in lieu of damages under Titles XI, XVIII, or XXI of the Social Security Act or under regulations in this chapter.
Civil money penalty means a sum cer- tain that CMS has the authority to im- pose on an HHA as a penalty under Ti- tles XI, XVIII, or XXI of the Social Se- curity Act or under regulations in this chapter.
Assets includes but is not limited to any listing that identifies Medicare beneficiaries to whom home health services were furnished by a partici- pating or formerly participating HHA.
Participating home health agency means a ‘‘home health agency’’ (HHA), as that term is defined by section 1861(o) of the Social Security Act, that also meets the definition of a ‘‘pro- vider’’ set forth at § 400.202 of this chap- ter.
An HHA that undergoes a change of ownership must submit the surety bond to CMS not later than the effective date of the change of ownership and the bond must be effective from the effective date of the change of ownership through the remainder of the HHA’s fiscal year.