Program_Memos / 2000 / Ab-00-03

Article Overview

This program memorandum from HCFA/Department of Health and Human Services explains a change to the Medicare interest rate used for overpayments and underpayments, including the revised rate, effective date, implementation timing, and a table of prior rate periods. It is relevant to Medicare billing, reimbursement, and finance staff who track regulatory updates and system changes. The article provides administrative guidance tied to a specific federal register publication and identifies the period in which the new rate applies.