On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Act Amendments, establishing Medicare and Medicaid. Tomorrow, these vital programs will mark their 60th anniversary, a testament to their enduring role as the cornerstone of affordable healthcare for Americans over 65 and for low-income families.
Understanding and completing the necessary documentation to qualify for these crucial benefits is essential. The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) online bookstore offers the Health Insurance Claim Forms (CMS-1500) to assist with this. This is the standard health insurance claim form from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The CMS-1500 form is the standard claim form developed by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). Non-institutional medical providers or suppliers use it to bill Medicare carriers and durable medical equipment regional carriers (DMERCs) when a provider qualifies for a waiver from the Administrative Simplification Compliance Act (ASCA) requirement for electronic claim submission. It’s also used to bill some Medicaid state agencies. For more information, visit the CMS website at cms.gov.
Taking a few moments to manage these important federal benefits can provide peace of mind and ensure that your medical and financial needs are in order.
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About the author: Blogger Trudy Hawkins is the Senior Marketing & Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication & Information Sales Office supporting the U.S. Government Online Bookstore (https://bookstore.gpo.gov).
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