MLN7216774 - Fix Death Date Errors in Medicare Records
This revised Product comprises Subregulatory Guidance for how to correct inaccurate Medicare dates of death and steps providers can take to update eligibility records. The content is based on publicly available content within https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln8816413-checking-medicare-eligibility.pdf, https://www.ssa.gov/faqs/en/questions/KA-02917.html and https://www.rrb.gov/RB-9/How_to_Report
This product will be available to the public and posted on the CMS website at
https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln7216774-fix-death-date-errors-medicare-records.pdf
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 23, 2026
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