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The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) instituted the VDSA program to provide better communication between itself, employers and insurers. This exchange of information ensures all parties, including Medicare, have all necessary information to determine which insurance company should be paying medical claims first. Employers who sign a VDSA with CMS will provide a quarterly [...] When considering a claim audit there are several approaches that can be taken. The most traditional type of audit is retrospective in nature and includes the most recent 18-24 months of claims. Retrospective audits can be performed differently depending on the employers audit objective. Understanding your objectives and clearly defining those objectives will aid in [...] Most people are not aware that there are laws that govern Coordination of benefits. In my experience, most consumers think they can just pick which Insurance carrier that they want to be primary. For example, a spouse on a plan may also carry his/her own coverage through their employer. However, that policy may have a [...] The motivations behind why an organization might consider conducting a claim audit are endless. However, below are the 6 most common: Compliance/Sarbanes Oxley/Fiduciary Obligation: Most organizations retain a fiduciary obligation to operate the plan in the best interest of the plan participants. Health benefits usually represent a large expense. Making sure that shareholder resources are being [...] Coordination with Medicare is one of the more challenging processes for many third-party administrators. Many times they are unaware if your employees are carrying Medicare or are eligible to receive it and are not signed up for coverage. This can be a significant and costly problem for your company when you have active employees who are also [...] 3 Steps to Determine the Best Claim Audit Approach If you are contemplating a claim audit project, below is a 3 step process to guide you toward making the best choice for your organization. Step 1: Clearly understand your objectives. There are wide array of options available and the only method to figure out which is the [...] Most plan sponsors don’t think about audits when negotiating or renegotiating an ASO Agreement with their third party administrator. However, taking the time to ensure that your audit rights are protected is a wise move. Doing so will save time and lead to a more positive audit experience when the time comes to conduct your [...] Most plan sponsors don’t think about audits when negotiating or renegotiating an ASO Agreement with their third party administrator. However, taking the time to ensure that your audit rights are protected is a wise move. Doing so will save time and lead to a more positive audit experience when the time comes to conduct your [...] |
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