Updates of Chapter 4 in Publication (Pub.) 100-08, Including Update to Medicare Program Integrity Contractor Investigative Timeliness Requirement, and Updates to Exhibit 5 - Background Information for Contractor Staff When Incentive Reward Program (IRP)…
The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to update various sections within Chapter 4 in Pub. 100-08. The primary updates in this CR include updating the Medicare Program Integrity Contractor investigative timeliness requirement and removing all references to the Incentive Rewards Program Tracking Database. Additionally, Exhibit 5 - Background Information for Contractor Staff When IRP is Questioned in the Exhibits Chapter of Pub. 100-08 has been revised.
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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 21, 2022
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