Providers' Obligation to Report and Refund Medicare Overpayments with Appropriate Forms

Healthcare providers have an obligation to report and refund federal program overpayments and continue to do so, but National Government Services would like to remind how providers shall report Medicare Part B Overpayments, so that refunds are posted appropriately.

This article clarifies that providers shall use applicable NGS forms when sending any refunds of any kind. The key to reporting and repaying overpayments in compliance with Medicare policies is selecting the appropriate form and submitting it to the correct address for processing.

• If you are practicing in our J6 area, which consist of Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin, providers shall use the following overpayment refunds forms:
  • J6 Part B Overpayment Recovery Unit Voluntary Refund Form
  • J6 Medicare Secondary Payer Part B Voluntary Refund Form

• If you are practicing in our JK area, which consist of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont, providers shall use the following overpayment refunds forms:
  • JK Part B Overpayment Recovery Unit Voluntary Refund Form
  • JK Medicare Secondary Payer Part B Voluntary Refund Form

Important Reminders

1. Complete the form in its entirety as missing information will delay processing.
2. Be sure the form is mailed to the appropriate address listed at the bottom of the form.
3. Include any additional documentation that would enable processing of the request.

Related Content

• NGS Overpayment web page

Posted 8/28/2020