CMS Releases Updated Version of the ABN

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an updated version of the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) form. The updated ABN is effective now and expires March 31, 2029.  Providers may continue to use the expired version of the ABN until May 12, 2026. After that date, providers must transition to the approved form no later than May 12, 2026. To download the new ABN form, click HERE. Also, click HERE to get answers to the most common questions I am asked regarding the ABN.

February 2026 ABN Update

The current Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) form expired on January 31, 2026. What should providers do if they must issue an ABN to an original Medicare beneficiary after this date? CMS is currently

Medicare 201: Beyond the Basics in 2027

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This 1.5 hour online course will teach participants about topics that are typically not taught in onsite seminars, at national conferences and definitely not in college. Topics include medicare enrollment, Qualified Medicare Beneficiary program, multiple procedure payment reduction, and how payment is determined for each CPT code.

Understanding the ABN for Outpatient Therapy Services

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This 1-hour online course will teach participants when they can and can’t issue an advance beneficiary notice of noncoverage (ABN) to a Medicare beneficiary, how to complete the ABN form correctly and provide answers to many of the questions providers of therapy services have regarding the ABN.

Renewed ABN Form

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) form and instruction for renewal. In this article, I will provide the answers to the following questions:

Understanding the ABN for Outpatient Therapy Services

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This 1-hour webinar will teach participants when they can and can’t issue an advance beneficiary notice of noncoverage (ABN) to a Medicare beneficiary, how to complete the ABN form correctly and provide answers to many of the questions providers of therapy services have regarding the ABN.

Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage Modifiers

In this article, I will explain the 4 sets of modifiers that could be applicable to the advance beneficiary notice of non-coverage (ABN) form that is used for traditional Medicare beneficiaries. QuestionWhat are the advance beneficiary notice of non-coverage modifiers? Answer QuestionWhat is the description of each of the modifiers? Answer QuestionWhen would I use each of the modifiers? Answer QuestionDoes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have any resources regarding the ABN? Answer I hope you found this article informative and that you now have a better understanding of the modifiers associated with the ABN form. In addition, be … Read More