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Florida Headlines
Last Modified: 1/5/2009
Internet-based PECOS now allows physicians and NPPs to enroll in Medicare, make an enrollment change, view enrollment information on file, or check status of an enrollment application in 44 states. [PERL 200812-13, 200812-25, 200812-34, 200812-45]
Last Modified: 11/17/2008
Data collection for the 2009 Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) will begin in December 2008. The purpose of the annual MCPSS is to objectively measure provider satisfaction levels with Medicare FFS contractor performance. [JSM 09015]
Part A Headlines
Last Modified: 1/2/2009
Changes to HIPAA X12-N 837 version 5010 are effective January 5, 2009.
Last Modified: 12/30/2008
A system error may have impacted 837 claim submissions from crossing over successfully to supplemental insurers. [CMS PERL 200812-46]
Part B Headlines
Last Modified: 11/25/2008
A new self-service feature is now available via the Part B interactive voice response (IVR). This new feature allows providers/customers to request telephone reopenings on certain claims via our IVR.
Last Modified: 1/5/2009
2009 payment amounts for Ambulatory Surgical Center facility services. [CR 6323]
Medicare Beneficiary Information
• Beneficiaries, visit Medicare.gov 
for answers to your Medicare-related questions. Or, for general Medicare information, ordering Medicare booklets, and information about health plans, contact 1-800-MEDICARE for assistance.
for answers to your Medicare-related questions. Or, for general Medicare information, ordering Medicare booklets, and information about health plans, contact 1-800-MEDICARE for assistance.• Do you need to compare prescription drug plans, learn more about coverage options, or locate plans in your area? Be sure to visit the Medicare prescription drug site for information on these topics and more.
for information on these topics and more.