Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS) released an updated Medicare Fee for Service (FFS) Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) (Form CMS-R-131) on April 4. The ABN is issued by providers, including skilled nursing facilities, home health, and hospice, to FFS beneficiaries in situations where Medicare payment is expected to be denied. The renewed form is available for use immediately and will be required beginning June 30, 2023. The form expires January 31, 2026.

Note that skilled nursing facilities should use Form CMS-R-131 for Part B services only and should access Form CMS-10055 here for Part A services.