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Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program Information in Remittance Advice and Explanation of Benefits

Guidance for plans educating network providers about the federal prohibition on collecting Medicare Part
A and Part B coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles from those enrolled in the Qualified
Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program.

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

Issue Date: April 03, 2018

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