The Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) has approved the ABN, Form CMS-R-131. The deadline for using
the new ABM has been extended by CMS.
The ABN, Form CMS-R-131, and instructions
have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
renewal. Due to COVID-19 concerns, CMS
has expanded the deadline for use of the renewed ABN, Form CMS-R-131 (exp.
6/30/2023). At this time, the renewed
ABN will be mandatory for use on 1/1/2021.
The renewed form may be implemented prior to the mandatory
deadline. The ABN form and instructions
may be found in the download section.
Source: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/BNI/ABN
