News - NGSMEDICARE

Posting Date: 01/27/2025

Frequently Asked Questions Have Been Reviewed and Updated

Frequently Asked Questions Have Been Reviewed and Updated We’ve reviewed and updated our educational FAQs. Visit our Help and FAQs page located within the Education section of our website. Topics avai...

Posting Date: 01/23/2025

New Medicare Part B Redetermination Notice Initiative

New Medicare Part B Redetermination Notice Initiative National Government Services is excited to announce a new initiative for providers who submit Medicare Part B appeals using our portal, NGSConnex...

Posting Date: 01/22/2025

Connecticut ASC Fee Schedule Listing

Connecticut ASC Fee Schedule Listing CMS is using CBSA planning areas/numbers instead of counties for fee schedule listings for ASCs in the state of Connecticut. CBSAs refer collectively to metropol...

Posting Date: 01/21/2025

2024 Calendar Year 1099 Form Information

2024 Calendar Year 1099 Form Information National Government Services will mail all 1099 Forms for calendar year 2024 no later than 1/31/2025. Medicare providers and beneficiaries, who are serviced by...

Posting Date: 01/17/2025

Letters Regarding Deactivation of Enrollment Due to Infrequent Billing - Correction of Fax Number

Letters Regarding Deactivation of Enrollment Due to Infrequent Billing - Correction of Fax Number If you received a letter from National Government Services dated 1/10/2025 regarding a deactivation of...

Posting Date: 01/16/2025

MLN Connects® Newsletter: January 16, 2025

MLN Connects® Newsletter: January 16, 2025 News Resources & Flexibilities to Assist with the Public Health Emergency in California CMS Moves Closer to Accountable Care Goals with 2025 Accountable Care...

Posting Date: 01/15/2025

Multi-Jurisdictional Peripheral Nerve Blocks Contractor Advisory Committee Meeting on 2/3/2025

Multi-Jurisdictional Peripheral Nerve Blocks Contractor Advisory Committee Meeting on 2/3/2025 The Multi-Jurisdictional Peripheral Nerve Blocks Contractor Advisory Committee Meeting is scheduled for 2...

Posting Date: 01/14/2025

Helping Your Patients Stop Smoking

Helping Your Patients Stop Smoking Quitting tobacco use presents various challenges for patients, and staying motivated can be difficult. All health care providers, especially those with direct patien...

Posting Date: 01/13/2025

Obtaining Beneficiary Eligibility Information Through NGSConnex

Obtaining Beneficiary Eligibility Information Through NGSConnex As a reminder, our Customer Service Representatives aren’t permitted to share eligibility information because it’s available through NG...

Posting Date: 01/10/2025

Quarterly Credit Balance Reports No Longer Required

Quarterly Credit Balance Reports No Longer Required As of 12/1/2024, providers are not required to submit the Medicare Credit Balance Report (CMS-838) on a quarterly basis. However, to ensure that mon...