Refunds: You Might Have To Return Money 5 Years Later

Article Overview

This article covers a Medicare-related legislative update from the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 that extends the government’s ability to pursue certain overpayment recoveries. It is relevant to providers, billing staff, compliance teams, and anyone tracking Medicare audit and recoupment exposure. The discussion also places the change in the context of CMS and HHS OIG collection concerns and broader audit activity.