It’s official: You must revalidate by 2013, but wait for a letter before starting

Why This Topic Matters

The guidance affects when Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers must act to keep payments from being interrupted. It also helps practices understand how the revalidation process fits into broader enrollment maintenance and CMS screening changes.

Article Sections

1. Medicare revalidation timing and notice requirements

   This section explains the revalidation timeline, who is included, and the instruction to wait for contact from the Medicare Administrative Contractor before beginning the process. It also notes the payment consequences tied to missing the deadline.

2. CMS and MAC guidance on managing the workload

   This section summarizes the CMS announcement and the rationale described by a MAC representative for spacing out revalidations. It addresses the operational impact on large provider groups and general enrollment updates that are handled separately.

3. Revalidating before the notice and the background for the project

   This section discusses how earlier revalidation activity fits within the announced deadline and places the effort in the context of broader Medicare enrollment screening changes. It also references the shift away from the normal revalidation cycle.

4. Basic steps in the Medicare revalidation process

   This section gives a broad overview of the enrollment materials and submission methods involved in revalidation, including online and paper-based pathways. It also mentions supporting documentation and signature/format requirements at a high level.