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CMS Provides Guidance Regarding Rx Drugs in WC MSA Allocations

Jun 3, 2009

As issued in the April 3, 2009 policy memorandum, CMS began independently pricing prescription drug treatment costs/expenses in Workers' Compensation Medicare Set Aside (MSA) allocations on June 1, 2009.

On June 2nd, CMS released a document addressing a number of situational questions and concerns received from submitters of WC MSAs.  Topics addressed by CMS in this document include the following:


The full CMS document is available by clicking on the 'Full Story' link below. 

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CMS Has Released All 2009 Technology & Policy Teleconference Dates for Mandatory Insurer Reporting

May 28, 2009

CMS has realesed its schedule for all remaining 2009 NGHP Technology and Policy related teleconferences for Mandatory Insurer Reporting.

One teleconference for each topic will be held per month for the remainder of the year.  All calls will be held from 1 pm - 3 pm EST and will utilized the same call in number and passcode for participant convenience.

For the complete list of teleconference dates and related information, please click on the 'Full Story' link below.

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CMS issues an ALERT for non-GHP Responsible Reporting Entities

May 14, 2009

CMS has issued an "Alert" amending information provided in the NGHP User Guide and providing a summary of changes to the implementation timeline.

The Alert addresses the following issues: 

To view the alert please click on 'Full Story'.

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Section 111 Registration Quick Reference Guide Now Available

May 13, 2009

CMS has issued a Quick Reference Guide for Section 111 Registration for all Responsible Reporting Entities (RRE).  Please note: This guide is intended as a reference to assist Section 111 RREs with the registration process.  It is not a substitute for reading the applicable and existing instructions.

To view the guide click on the 'Full Story' link below.

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