OIG Policy Regarding Providers, Practitioners, and Suppliers That Waive Retroactive Beneficiary Cost-Sharing Amounts Attributable to Increased Payment Rates Under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Guidance to assure providers, practitioners, and suppliers affected by retroactive increases in payment rates under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 will not be subject to OIG administrative sanctions if they waive retroactive beneficiary liability (as defined in the policy statement), subject to certain conditions.
Final
Issued by: Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Issue Date: July 23, 2008
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