tci Part B Insider - 2008 Issue 26

PART B PAYMENT: Congress Officially Delays Physician Pay Cuts Until 2010

Lawmakers overturn presidential veto just in timeIf you were starting to break a sweat in preparation for the 10.6 percent cut to your Medicare reimbursement, it's time to relax.With not a moment to spare, the House and Senate joined forces on July 15 to overturn President Bush-s veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 6331). The new law is retroactive to July 1--which means that if your carrier paid any of your claims with dates of service after June 30 at lower rates, they-re going to owe you money.Carriers will -automatically...

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