HFS News & Information

The ESRD, 265-11 system was updated to Transmittal 3 by CMS, in May 2014. Transmittal 3 is effective for cost reporting periods ending on or after March 31, 2014. HFS was approved for Transmittal 3 on June 24, 2014 and the software will be released July 2, 2014.

Transmittal 3 changes include:

• Instructional change on Worksheet A-2, indicating that lines 19 and 20 are not to be completed for purchases on or after January 1, 2012.
• Instructional change for Worksheet B and B-1, clarifying that negative amounts are excluded when allocating A&G and Other Cost.
• Instructional change to Worksheet E, Part I, line 19 indicating that the sequestration adjustment is not to be computed where negative net reimbursement is reported on line 16.
• Minor description changes on the following forms:
  • S, Part II
  • S, Part III
  • S-1, line 13.01
  • A-2, lines 19 and 20
  • Worksheet B. Column 1
  • Worksheet B-1, Column 1, 8A, 11A, 13A
  • Worksheet E, Part I, lines 2.01, 2.02, 12, 16
  • Worksheet E-1 note
  • Worksheet F, column 1 description and lines 48 and 49
  • Worksheet F-1, column headings and line 4
  • Description changes for edits: 1060,1005S, 1010S, 1020S, 1000A,
  • New Level One edits: 1022S, 1005A, 1000C, 1010C, 1010D, 1010E

For more information:

• HFS software approval letter: www.hfssoft.com/iFrame/Support/iapprovals.aspx
• The official Form CMS 265-11, Transmittal 3 –  www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/2014-Transmittals-Items/R3PR242.html

If you have any questions, please contact Eric Swanson at eric@hfssoft.com.