Program_Memos / 2001 / AB-01-64

Why This Topic Matters

Organizations that handle Medicare receivables or refunds need current administrative guidance to apply interest-related policy correctly and maintain accurate financial records. This memo documents the applicable rate change, the time periods it affects, and when the instruction becomes active.

Article Sections

1. Subject and policy update

   Introduces the memorandum topic and identifies the administrative payment policy area affected by the notice. It frames the update in the context of Medicare interest-rate guidance.

2. Interest rate table

   Presents a chronological table of interest-rate periods referenced by the memorandum. The section supports tracking of the applicable administrative rate history.

3. Effective date, implementation date, and retention period

   States when the memorandum takes effect, when it is to be implemented, and how long it remains in use. It also notes the operating-budget and contact information instructions.