12/30/2025
📬 A Small Change That Deserves Our Attention ❗
In nursing care, the details matter — especially the ones that quietly support access to care. 🔎
A recent change in how mail is postmarked means items are no longer considered postmarked when they’re dropped in a mailbox or outgoing mail bin. Mail is officially postmarked once it reaches an automated USPS processing center, which can occur days later.
For nursing homes, this matters. Many time-sensitive items — Medicare appeals, authorizations, and compliance documentation — rely on the postmark date. A delay at the processing level can impact coverage decisions, timelines, and ultimately continuity of care. 📉 📊
At Paradigm, we see this as a reminder of why proactive, thoughtful operations matter. Planning ahead, using secure mailing methods, and leveraging electronic options when available are small steps that help protect our residents and the care we provide.
Because behind every form is a person — and every deadline supports their journey. 🤝
https://about.usps.com/what/strategic-plans/delivering-for-america/assets/service-standard-changes-faq-doc2-2025.pdf
