Highmark and Palmetto win latest MAC contracts

Why This Topic Matters

Medicare contractor transitions can affect claim submission workflows, jurisdiction coverage, and administrative coordination for affected providers and billing organizations. The article helps readers understand which contractors were awarded new regions, when transitions were expected, and how the broader MAC rollout was progressing.

Article Sections

1. CMS announces new MAC awards

   Overview of the new contractor awards and the broader Medicare Administrative Contractor program rollout. Includes the agencies and jurisdictions involved at a high level.

2. Jurisdiction 1 transition

   Discussion of the contractor change affecting the western jurisdiction and the states and territories included in that area. Also notes the expected transition timing.

3. Jurisdiction 12 transition

   Discussion of the contractor change affecting the mid-Atlantic jurisdiction and the states moving under the new contractor. Includes the expected implementation timeline.

4. Contract values and rollout status

   Summary of contract value information, the share of Medicare claims associated with the jurisdictions, and the status of the broader MAC award process.

5. Previously awarded MAC contracts

   Brief recap of earlier contractor awards and the jurisdictions they cover.