Vendor Management, Payments, and Collections (VMPC) FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Collections and Pay.gov
Program Area: Vendor Management, Payments, and Collections (VMPC)
Question: What happens to my debt while a review is pending?
Answer: Interest charges and penalties will continue to accrue during the review period. Therefore, while review is pending, an issuer will be liable for interest and related payment charges on amounts not paid by the due date identified in your Initial Invoice Letter.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 04, 2015
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