In This Issue

National Government Services Articles for Part A and Part B Providers

• Local Coverage Determination Open Meeting
• Reminder – Beginning 11/18/2024, Beneficiary Eligibility Information Not Offered on the IVR
• NGSConnex: Overview, Access, Navigation and Eligibility Look Up
• Tobacco Cessation Counseling Doesn’t Have To Be Lengthy or Intimidating
• Notification of the 2025 Dollar Amount in Controversy Required to Sustain Appeal Rights for an Administrative Law Judge Hearing or Federal District Court Review
• Don’t Wait Until 11/18/2024 To Use NGSConnex for Beneficiary Eligibility Information

National Government Services Articles for Part A Providers

• Availability of the Essential Medicines Shortage List for the Recently Finalized Separate IPPS Payment for Establishing and Maintaining Access
• Local Coverage Determination Retirement
• Frequently Asked Questions Have Been Reviewed and Updated
• Top Claim Errors Reviewed and Updated

National Government Services Articles for Part B Providers

• Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health Model Claims Adjusted in Error
• Claim Denials During Hospice Elections Liability Reminder
• Take Advantage of Tobacco Counseling When Performing Medicare Wellness Visits
• Frequently Asked Questions Have Been Reviewed and Updated
• Jurisdiction 6 Part B Top Claim Errors are Updated
• Jurisdiction K Part B Top Claim Errors are Updated

CMS MLN Connects^® Weekly Provider eNews

• MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 3, 2024
• MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 10, 2024
• MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 17, 2024
• MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 24, 2024
• MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 31, 2024

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