Program_Memos / 2002 / AB-02-071

Why This Topic Matters

It helps organizations understand a CMS-issued compliance resource tied to a statutory deadline and how the related extension process was to be communicated and handled during the 2002 transition period.

Article Sections

1. Program Memorandum

   Introduces the CMS memorandum, its issuance details, and the general subject of the guidance. It also notes the audience and timing of the communication.

2. Contractor Role in Provider Education

   Addresses how Medicare contractors were expected to communicate the availability of the model plan and related materials. It also mentions handling provider and supplier questions through appropriate support channels.

3. Extension Request for Medicare

   Summarizes the Medicare-related extension approach described in the memorandum and distinguishes it from non-Medicare operations. It includes implementation and effective date information for the program memorandum.

4. HIPAA Model Compliance Extension Plan and Instructions Now Available

   Presents the attached bulletin article describing the compliance extension opportunity, the filing window, and where the model plan and instructions were made available. It also outlines submission channels and general information required for filing.

5. Providers Using Medicare Supplied Billing Software

   Provides a section intended for local insertion regarding Medicare-supplied billing software and the associated compliance extension context. It includes template language options for different provider situations.