Beginning in April 2018, through April 2019, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will re assign all Medicare Beneficiary Identification (MBI) Numbers, and re-issue cards to your Medicare patients and Medicare Railroad retired patients. Social security numbers will no longer be used. Instead, a grouping of numeric-alpha characters, such as 1EG4 TE5-MK72, will be assigned.

Things to Keep in Mind:

• The new cards will not change your patient coverage or benefits.
• New patients who start on Medicare in April and beyond will be assigned only the new number.
• Correct patient addresses are critical for getting claims processed and getting you paid. The patients’ mailing addresses you have on file MUST match the addresses the Social Security office has on file.

We have put together a simple, quick ready checklist to keep you ahead of the game.
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If you have any further questions, we’re here to help make sure you get reimbursed in a timely manner. These changes are coming. Give us a call!

Happy New Year!
~Lisa

Lisa Barnett
Services Consultant/Coach
920-334-4561
lisa@pmaworks.com
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