CMS MLN Connects Articles - Thursday, October 3, 2024

CMS released a new MLN Connects Newsletter article for October 3, 2024, available through the link: MLN Connects Newsletter: October 3, 2024

The following publications are relevant to the submission of Medicare DME electronic claim data through the CEDI front end.

• TDL 240654 – Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to Hurricane Helene for the State of Florida
• TDL 240655 – Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to Hurricane Helene for the State of Georgia
• TDL 240657 – Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to Hurricane Helene for the State of North Carolina
• TDL 250002 – Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to Hurricane Helene for the States of South Carolina and Tennessee
• CR 13633 – RARCs, CARCs, Medicare Remit Easy Print, & PC Print: October Update

Resources & Flexibilities to Assist with the Public Health Emergency in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, & South Carolina

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra determined that public health emergenciesexist in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina. CMS is working closely with these states to put flexibilities in place to ensure those affected by this natural disaster have access to the care they need – when they need it most.

CMS stands ready to assist with resources and waivers to ensure hospitals and other facilities can continue to operate and provide access to care to those impacted by the consequences of the hurricane.

More Information:

• Current Emergencieswebpage
• Medicare Claims During Public Health Emergencieswebpage

CMS to Provide Hurricane Helene Public Health Emergency Accelerated Payments to Medicare Fee-for-Service Providers and Suppliers

HHS, through CMS, is taking action to support providers and suppliers impacted by Hurricane Helene within the Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster zones, under the President’s major disaster declarations. These providers and suppliers may face significant cash flow issues from the unusual circumstances impacting facilities’ operations, preventing facilities from submitting claims and receiving Medicare claims payments. CMS made available accelerated payments to Medicare Part A providers and advance payments to Medicare Part B suppliers affected by Hurricane Helene beginning October 2, 2024.

More Information:

• Full news alert
• List of Medicare Administrative Contractors

RARCs, CARCs, Medicare Remit Easy Print, & PC Print: October Update

Get updatedremittance advice remark codes (RARCs) and claim adjustment reason codes (CARCs), and watch for software updates if you use Medicare Remit Easy Print or PC Print.

More Information:

• Sections 40.5, 60.2, and 60.3Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 22 (PDF)
• Instruction to your Medicare Administrative Contractor (PDF)

Post Date: 10/03/2024