APRIL 13, 2016

CMS Resets the Clock for Return Of Medicare Overpayments

Finders keepers, losers weepers. Except in connection with overpayments from Medicare, then it’s a violation of the federal False Claims Act leading to significant liability—that is, unless you repay the overpaid sum within 60 days.

But when does the 60-day period begin?

On Feb. 12, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) answered that question as to Medicare Part A and Part B when they released final regulations on the reporting and return of overpayments.

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