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Vendor Management, Payments, and Collections (VMPC) FAQ

Guidance for FAQ regarding Payment Processing and Payment Adjustments/Payments

Program Area: Vendor Management, Payments, and Collections (VMPC)

Question: Please confirm if the User Fee (UF) is based on the current monthly enrollment and that it will not be pre-paid.

Answer: FFE (UF) will be calculated each month based on current enrollments. Adjustments will be made for retroactive enrollments, terminations, changes and cancellations.

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

Issue Date: February 04, 2014

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