Medicare Novitas is currently receiving a high volume of duplicate certifications/signatures for Internet-based PECOS (Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System) CMS-855 submissions. This is a result of customers submitting both an electronic signature and a hardcopy/paper certification. When submitting an application via Internet-based PECOS, please elect only one method of submitting your signature; electronic OR hardcopy. For additional details, please review Novitas educational article titled “Internet-based PECOS Signature Submissions” on our website in the Enrollment Center.
When submitting an application via Internet-based PECOS, please elect one form of signature submission.
1. Electronic Signature: Internet-based PECOS allows for the provider or Authorized/Delegated Official to electronically sign the application submission. Utilizing the electronic signature process will ensure faster application submission, resulting in an earlier effective date. This feature does not change who is required to sign the application.
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2. Hardcopy Certification Statement: After the ‘Submission Receipt’ page appears, the user will be notified to print the 2-page Certification Statement to be signed, dated and mailed to the Medicare Administrative Contractor. Please do not submit your certification using the certification pages from the paper CMS-855 enrollment applications.
In Medical billing or Healthcare industry The term QMB stands for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary & MQMB stands for Medicare Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. The term "QMB" or "MQMB" on the form indicates the client is a Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) or a Medicaid Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (MQMB). The Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 requires Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance payments to be paid for individuals who meet the following criteria: Important: Clients limited to QMB are not eligible for THSteps or THSteps-CCP Medicaid benefits. Note: Clients eligible for STAR+PLUS who have Medicare and Medicaid are MQMBs. Medicaid reimburses for the coinsurance and deductibles as well as Medicaid-only services for the MQMB client. QMBs do not receive Medicaid benefits other than Medicare deductible and coinsurance liabilities. MQMBs do qualify for Medicaid benefits not covered by Medicare in addition ...
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