Don’t Forget the CMS-588 Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement
The CMS-588 Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement is to be submitted for billing providers upon initial enrollment, change in bank information and during revalidation.
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- Initial enrollment submit with the CMS-855 application
- Any type of change in bank information (e.g. change in financial institution, a bank changes routing or account number)
- Revalidation submission if a current version of the CMS-588 is not on file
Tips
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- Avoid payment holds by verifying National Government Services has sent notification that the new banking information has been set up prior to closing account.
- Update banking information no more than 60 days prior or 30 days after change.
- Submit voided check or bank confirmation letter indicating legal business name.
- Bank account name must match legal business name on IRS document/Social Security record.
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Posted 11/30/2020