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Modernization of the Electronic Files Transfer (EFT) Associated with the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process

Through this instruction, the CMS conveys new file dataset names that the Virtual Data Centers (VDCs) and associated Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) shall use when transmitting COBA-related files to and receiving COBA-related files from the Coordination of Benefits & Recovery (COB&R) systems hub.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: March 09, 2021

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