Shutdown Impact on Medicare: Telehealth, Claims Processing, and Contractor Updates
When certain legislative payment provisions (“extenders”) are set to expire, CMS directs Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to place a temporary hold—typically up to 10 business days—on claims. This standard practice helps ensure payments remain accurate with statutory requirements and avoids the need to reprocess large volumes of claims if Congress acts after expiration. Providers may continue submitting claims during this period; payments will be released once the hold is lifted. Without Congressional action, beginning October…
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