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This section of our web site is dedicated entirely to our Medicare Beneficiaries.  Rather that duplicating information, we will provide links to the The Official  U.S. Government Site For Medicare Information.

Quarterly Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Printing Cycle
This article is based on Change Request (CR) 5062, which instructs Medicare contractors (carriers, DMERCs, FIs, and RHHIs) to print and mail No-Pay Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) on a quarterly schedule (rather than the current monthly schedule). Posted Online: 06/05/2006

PDF Graphic Form CMS-1490S
The CMS-1490S (Patient's Request for Medicare Payment) form and instructions is used only by Medicare beneficiaries for billing Medicare covered services. If the beneficiary wishes to submit a claim, they must do so on Form CMS-1490S. The beneficiary must also attach to Form CMS-1490S any bill(s) they receive from providers/suppliers.

Medicare Facts
These pages will answer common questions such as:  what is Medicare, when and where do I enroll etc.  For more information please visit The Official  U.S. Government Site For Medicare Information.

MedPard Database
The Medicare Participating Physician/Supplier Directory contains the names, addresses, telephone numbers and specialties of Medicare Participating physicians and suppliers

Medigap Listing
Medigap insurance is private health insurance designed specifically to supplement Medicare benefits. Medigap is not an employer sponsored plan. It provides payment for Medicare charges not payable because of the deductible , coinsurance or other Medicare imposed limitations that the beneficiary must pay.

Fraud And Abuse
What is Medicare Fraud? How do I report Fraud?  You will find a link to information concerning Fraud and Abuse here.

Other Useful Web Sites
Here you will find links to some external web sites that will provide you with some very useful information.  The links in this section leave our web site and are provided as a convenience to you.

Written Authorization Form
The purpose of the Written Authorization form is for the beneficiary or patient to allow written consent to another party (e.g., spouse, adult, child, provider, insurance company) that is requesting claim information about the beneficiary or patient. The information may not be released to the outside party until written consent is provided by the patient. The Written Authorization form is the correct form to fill out to provide written consent of information.


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