As the new head of the Medicare program, I encourage everyone with Medicare to take full advantage of this year's Open Enrollment period. This is your once-a-year opportunity to take a fresh look at ...

CMS Releases Updated Medicare Enrollment Forms The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has approved changes to the Medicare Provider-Supplier Enrollment Applications and the CMS-8550 application form ...

Health-care professionals, facilities and equipment suppliers must be enrolled in the Medicare program to receive payment for covered items and services. In 2006, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...

If you're signing up for a Medicare Advantage plan, also recognize that different plans offer different benefits. It may be ...

Medicare Advantage is an alternative to original Medicare that typically includes drug coverage. Medicare Advantage plans ...

In late January 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued two updates relevant to provider and supplier organizations enrolled in Medicare: (1) a redesign to the Provider ...

The Medicare initial enrollment period (IEP) is the first time you can enroll in Medicare. If you miss your IEP, you can still enroll in Medicare but may need to pay late enrollment penalties. The IEP ...

SUMMARY: This notice announces a $595.00 calendar year (CY) 2020 application fee for institutional providers that are initially enrolling in the Medicare or Medicaid program or the Children's Health ...

SUMMARY: This notice announces a $586.00 calendar year (CY) 2019 application fee for institutional providers that are initially enrolling in the Medicare or Medicaid program or the Children's Health ...