Medicare
AHA Special Bulletine Attachment March 2, 2007
President Bush's proposed fiscal year 2008 budget proposes major reductions to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Released this morning, the budget includes more than 0 billion in Medicare cuts to hospital services alone, including cuts to the inpatient and outpatient updates, rehabilitation…
On February 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services \(CMS\) publishedproposed revisions to the Medicare wage index occupational mix survey to beused from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
Challenging Local Coverage DeterminationsChallenging Coverage DeterminationsSection 522 BIPA Challenge This process allows certain Medicare beneficiaries to challenge national coverage determinations(NCDs) and l
Legislation and Regulation Regarding Medicare AppealsMedicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement & Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA), Section 521In Section 521 of the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefit
Third-Level Appeal
Hearing by an Administrative Law Judge
If at least $110 (2007 threshold) remains in controversy following the QIC’s decision, a party to the
Fourth-Level AppealMedicare Appeals Council ReviewIf any party to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing is dissatisfied with the ALJ’s decision, the party may request a review by the Medicare Appeals Council.
Second-Level Appeal
Reconsideration By Qualified Independent Contractor
A party to a redetermination (level-one appeal) may request a reconsideration if dissatisfied with the redetermination.