decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2002 / AB-02-090
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Article Overview
This article explains CMS guidance for Medicare contractors and regional offices on MSP accounts receivable write-off-closed processing. It covers approval workflow, reporting form updates, removal of automated write-off actions, establishment timing for MSP AR, funding and system implementation considerations, and a Q&A section clarifying how the memorandum applies across different MSP debt situations. It is most relevant to contractor operations, financial management, and claims administration staff who work with MSP debt handling and related reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps stakeholders understand a CMS policy update that affects how MSP receivables are tracked, reviewed, reported, and transitioned through contractor and regional office processes.
Article Sections
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Write-off - Closed
Covers regional office approval responsibilities, routing of recommendations, and related reporting and documentation steps for MSP accounts receivable.
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Elimination of Automated/Systems "Write-off - Closed" Actions for MSP AR; Reminder Regarding Zero "Backend Tolerance" for MSP AR
Discusses the transition away from automated write-off-closed actions and the need for corresponding systems changes and tracking.
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Date for Establishment of MSP AR - Reminder
Explains when MSP accounts receivable should be established and addresses related timing and adjustment considerations.
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Miscellaneous Questions/Answers
Provides clarification on the memorandum’s scope, reporting treatment, timing, system updates, approvals, and implementation questions.
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Funding
Describes CMS funding considerations for approved systems and non-systems changes tied to the memorandum’s requirements.
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Effective date and implementation
Outlines when the memorandum takes effect and the general timeline for contractor compliance and phased implementation.
What You Will Learn
- How the memorandum structures MSP accounts receivable write-off-closed processing
- What reporting and approval processes are addressed for contractors and regional offices
- How CMS discusses automation, systems updates, and manual tracking for MSP AR handling
- What implementation timing and funding topics are included in the guidance
- How the Q&A section clarifies the memorandum’s scope across different MSP debt situations
Who Should Read This
- Medicare contractors
- Regional office financial management staff
- CMS program integrity and financial oversight staff
- MSP coordinators
- Healthcare reimbursement and accounts receivable operations personnel
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