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New Medicare Contractor Takes Over Cahaba Region

Published on Wed Nov 10, 2010

HHAs and hospices from 15 states will see new Medicare contractor in 2011. States in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, and great plains areas of the country should expect a steep learning curve from a new Medicare payor some time this year. "The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ... has selected CIGNA Government Services as the new Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Part A/Part B Jurisdiction 15(J15)," regional home health intermediary Cahaba GBA says in a message to providers. "This jurisdiction includes the home health and hospice workload for which Cahaba currently serves as the Regional Home Health Intermediary (RHHI)." No timeline: "At this time, we do not have a date/time period when the transition process will occur," Cahaba tells providers. Cahaba serves Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and The District of Columbia. "CIGNA Government Services will communicate [...]
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