Approval or Denial

Approval or Denial Once your affidavit is approved, you will receive an approval letter of opt-out status along with the opt-out effective date. Review this letter to ensure that everything is accurate and if you have any questions, please [...]

Requests for Additional information

Requests for Additional information While processing the affidavit, National Government Services may determine additional information is needed. All requested information should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days from [...]

Organizations That Furnish Physician or Practitioner Services

Organizations That Furnish Physician or Practitioner Services Opt-out regulations apply to all items or services the physician or practitioner furnishes to Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of the location where such services are furnished. [...]

Early Termination for First Time Opt-Out Providers

Early Termination for First Time Opt-Out Providers Opt-out affidavits are effective for two years and cannot be terminated early unless during the first time opt-out period and within 90 days of the effective date of the affidavit. A request [...]

2024 DMEPOS HCPCS Jurisdiction Listing

MLN Connects® Newsletter: June 20, 2024

MLN Connects Newsletter: June 20, 2024 News CMS Preparing to Close Program that Addressed Medicare Funding Issues Resulting from Change Healthcare Cyber-Attack Federal Study Examines Care Following Nonfatal Overdose Among Medicare [...]

Medicare Coverage Exclusion: Dental Services

Medicare Coverage Exclusion: Dental Services It is imperative that our providers are educated regarding the exclusion of dental services from the Medicare Program. Medicare generally does not cover dental services. Since the inception of [...]

Medicare Coverage Exclusion: Dental Services

Medicare Coverage Exclusion: Dental Services Table of Contents Medicare Coverage Exclusion: Dental Services Dental Services Excluded Under Medicare Part B Exceptions to Dental Service Exclusion Inpatient Services in Connection With [...]