One day before the home health pre-claim review demonstration was slated to begin in Florida, CMS has decided not to expand the demo there for now. CMS also has decided to pause the demo in Illinois as of April 1, according to a March 31 post on CMS’ website.
 
“After March 31, 2017, and continuing throughout the pause, the Medicare Administrative Contractors will not accept any Pre-Claim Review requests,” the post states. “During the pause, home health claims can be submitted for payment and will be paid under normal claim processing rules. CMS will notify providers at least 30 days in advance via an update to this website of further developments related to the demonstration.”