ATTN: Medicare Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) – JH Implementation Alert

ATTN: Colorado Providers —

We are getting a new Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). No longer will Trailblazer be our Medicare contractor. The new company, Novitas Solutions, Inc.

If you receive payments through EFT (and you probably do) you must update your information.

If you need assistance please e-mail us at info@RTWelter.com

DO NOT leave this to chance. Payment disruptions (you have heard the horror stories) can be avoided by being proactive.

No Deadline for States to Decide on Medicaid Expansion

CMS announced on July 13 that it has not imposed a deadline on states to determine whether to expand their Medicaid programs. The Supreme Court recently ruled that states are not required to participate in the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of the Medicaid program, which expands eligibility to people with incomes up to 133 percent…

HHS ‘Implementation Forums’ Begin Next Week

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius sent a letter to state governors July 10 reiterating HHS’ willingness to work with states to help them implement the ACA.

Supreme Court To Rule On ‘Obamacare’ Tomorrow

If the court should even consider the case in the first place, there is a possibility the justices will rule the constitutionality of the law cannot be challenged until individuals

Health Reform Explained— Health Reform Hits Main Street

Confused about how the new health care reform law really works? This short, animated movie — featuring the “YouToons” — explains the problems with the current health care system, the changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in 2014.

CREDENTIALING ALERT

Medicare has started the 3 year effort to re-validate ALL Medicare providers! You will be receiving a notification letter. You (the provider) only have 60 days to complete and submit the proper forms that must be completed.