MEDICARE SECONDARY PAYER
Guidance for the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) provisions protect the Medicare Trust Fund. This booklet gives an overview of the MSP provisions and explains your responsibilities. Learn when Medicare pays first, exceptions, how to gather accurate data from the beneficiary, and what happens if you fail to file correct and accurate claims.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 01, 2020
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