Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Revision of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities: Arbitration Agreements
medicare · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services · Rule · Published 2019-07-18 · Effective 2019-09-16 · 84 FR 34718
Document
Document number
2019-14945
Federal Register citation
84 FR 34718
CFR reference
42 CFR 483
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
medicare
Sub-agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Publication date
2019-07-18
Effective date
2019-09-16
HHS docket
CMS-3342-F
Abstract
This final rule amends the requirements that Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Specifically, we are repealing the prohibition on the use of pre-dispute, binding arbitration agreements. We are also strengthening the transparency of arbitration agreements and arbitration in LTC facilities. This final rule supports residents' rights to make informed choices about important aspects of their health care.