Dr. Bucshon Applauds Relief for Nursing Homes
Washington,
May 22, 2020
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announced it has begun distributing $4.9 billion in additional relief funds to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to help them combat the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Background · Dr. Bucshon recently signed a letter asking HHS to provide relief for nursing homes. · Distribution Methodology HHS will make relief fund distributions to SNFs based on both a fixed basis and variable basis. Each SNF will receive a fixed distribution of $50,000, plus a distribution of $2,500 per bed. All certified SNFs with six or more certified beds are eligible for this targeted distribution. |