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Hold on Medicare Payments

Section 5203 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2006 requires a one-time hold on Medicare payments for the period of September 22, 2006 – September 30, 2006. Payment on claims that would have otherwise been paid on one of these 9 days will be made on the first business day of October 2006.

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

Issue Date: February 10, 2006

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