decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 7 (July)
Payments for treating illegal workers dry up in 10 states
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a CMS notice about section 1011 payment funding under the Medicare Modernization Act and the impact on providers in a group of states. It is relevant to healthcare billing staff, compliance teams, and Medicare reimbursement specialists who track federal funding updates, state-specific payment availability, and CMS communication channels. The piece also notes where providers were directed to monitor for future funding information and how to contact CMS for assistance.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers need to know when special federal payment funding is no longer available so they can avoid billing incorrectly and stay current on CMS updates affecting reimbursement eligibility.
What You Will Learn
- What the article reports about CMS funding availability for a special Medicare payment program.
- Which general provider populations and states were affected by the funding update.
- How CMS directed providers to monitor for future payment availability information.
- What contact and website resources were provided for follow-up.
Who Should Read This
- Medical billers
- Coding and reimbursement staff
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare administrators
- Medicare providers
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