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Here’s the Scoop on Giving Gifts to Beneficiaries

Published on Wed Nov 17, 2021

Question: In the past, our practice has given a small token of appreciation to our most valued patients during the holidays. Is that still acceptable and what is the retail value allowed for gifts to Medicare beneficiaries? New Hampshire Subscriber Answer: Yes, Medicare providers may give gifts with a retail value equaling $15 per gift or $75 annually per beneficiary [...]
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