Updated Accelerated and Advanced Payments Fact Sheet

In order to increase cash flow to providers of services and suppliers impacted by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded current Accelerated and Advance Payment Program to a broader group of Medicare Part A providers and Part B suppliers.

The expansion of this program is only for the duration of the public health emergency. Details on the eligibility, and the request process are outlined in the link below. The information reflects the passage of the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136).