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.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 10, 2006
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