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Form HCFA-605 Request for Approval as a Hospital Provider of Extended Care Services (Swing-Bed) in the Medicare and Medicaid Programs
What Is Form HCFA-605?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on April 1, 1993 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form HCFA-605?
A: Form HCFA-605 is a request form for approval as a hospital provider of extended care services (swing-bed) in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Q: What is extended care services (swing-bed)?
A: Extended care services (swing-bed) refers to providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to patients in a hospital setting.
Q: Who is the target audience for the form?
A: The form is for hospitals seeking approval to provide extended care services (swing-bed) in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Q: What are the Medicare and Medicaid programs?
A: Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for low-income individuals.
Q: Why would a hospital need to request approval as a provider of extended care services?
A: Hospitals may need to request approval to provide extended care services in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and receive reimbursement for these services.
Q: Is there a fee for submitting Form HCFA-605?
A: No, there is no fee for submitting Form HCFA-605.
Q: What information is required on Form HCFA-605?
A: The form requires information about the hospital, its existing Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers, and details about the extended care services it plans to provide.
Q: Who should I contact for assistance with Form HCFA-605?
A: For assistance with Form HCFA-605, you can contact the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) in your region or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) directly.
Form Details:
- Released on April 1, 1993;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a printable version of Form HCFA-605 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
