Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Universal waste. Universal waste is a category of waste materials designated as hazardous waste, but containing materials that are very common. It is defined in 40 CFR part 273, by the United States Environmental Protection Agency but states may also have corollary regulations regarding these materials.
You may be enrolled in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) automatically. If not automatically enrolled, you can apply during certain enrollment periods. To qualify for Medicare, you must meet certain age, residency, or disability criteria.
On July 1, 2015, CMS released proposed updates to the âTwo-Midnightâ rule regarding when inpatient admissions are appropriate for payment under Medicare Part A. These changes would continue CMSâ long-standing emphasis on the importance of a physicianâs medical judgment in meeting the needs of Medicare beneficiaries.