2024 Medicare Cost Report Due Dates

FYE 12/31/2023 cost reports are due by 5/31/2024. We strongly encourange early filing of the cost report.

• Early-filed cost reports that are rejected will receive a grace period to re-submit prior to payments being impacted
• Late filed cost report results in issuance of First Past Due letter and implementation of 100% Medicare payment suspension
• Payment suspension is released when cost report is submitted and accepted.
• Acceptance review process takes up to 30 days, and all cost reports are reviewed on a first-in, first-out basis
• Check the status of your cost report via the MCReF dashboard
  • Status can be confirmed by accessing the MCReF View Details Screen then clicking on Submission

Reminder Letters

• Reminder letters were issued 3/28/2024
• Addressed to default contact listed in STAR
• You may identify a different contact to whom and where we should direct Audit & Reimbursement matters by providing us with the following information:
  • Contact name
  • Title (manager or above)
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Provider numbers impacted (6-character CCN)
• The request must be submitted in writing from an authorized or delegated official (which we will verify to the current PECOS record).  The request can be emailed

Email Contact

• JK_Cost_Report_Filing@anthem.com (Jurisdiction K)  or
• J6_Cost_Report_Filing@anthem.com (Jurisdiction 6)

National Government Services Cost Report Submission Reminders

We strongly encourage filing of the cost report via the Medicare Cost Report E-filing system

• If the cost report is submitted via MCReF, it does not also need to be mailed.
• Cost Report submissions cannot be accepted via NGSConnex or Email.
• Alternatively, the cost report can be mailed. Please allow extra time due to mail delays.

Regular mail/USPS/Certified:
National Government Services
Attn: Cost Reporting Unit
P.O. Box 7040
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7040

Via FedEx/UPS ONLY:
National Government Services
Attn: Cost Reporting Unit
220 Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Refer to our website for additional information:

• PART A / Resources / Cost Reports
• Low/No Utilization Cost Reports – most recent waiver form and specific cost report Worksheet requirements as outlined on the website under “Low and No Medicare Utilization Cost Reports”
• Please adhere to the documentation requirements for filing Medicare cost reports per the instructions in MLN Matters® SE19015 (“Submit Supporting Documentation”)
• PART A / Resources / Contact Us / Mailing Addresses

Email Contact for Questions about Cost Report Filing

• JK_Cost_Report_Filing@anthem.com (Jurisdiction K) or
• J6_Cost_Report_Filing@anthem.com (Jurisdiction 6)
• Requests for PIP/Pass Through payment schedules should be sent to PSR@ANTHEM.COM. Be sure to include all provider numbers and cost reporting periods. Please allow 30 days for receipt.

CMS Website

• Regulations and Guidance / Manuals / Paper Based Manuals / Provider Reimbursement Manual 15‐2

Filing Reminders

• Please ensure you have filed the cost report on the most current version of the cost report software
• Do not staple or bind any of the documentation that is submitted
• Do not submit more than one copy of the cost report (only one copy is needed for submission)
• Ensure that the signed Worksheet S contains a valid original or electronic signature, including title of signer, and encryption codes from the ECR file
• Encryption code does not apply to Low/No Utilization
• Please submit bad debt and other detailed listings in Excel format, rather than PDF
• If signing electronically or submitting through MCReF, please also check the certification box which states that your electronic signature is the legally binding equivalent of your original signature

Posted 4/30/2024