J11 Part A Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP ... - Palmetto GBA
J11 Part A Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP ... - Palmetto GBA
J11 Part A Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP ... - Palmetto GBA
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Coordination of BenefitsContractor (COBC)43Coordination of BenefitsContractor (COBC) Overview The COBC became effective as of January 8,2001. Handles the initial development of <strong>MSP</strong>records for all <strong>Medicare</strong> contractors. Is responsible for updating and maintainingall <strong>MSP</strong> records in the Common Working File(CWF).March 201144Why was the COBC Started?What are It’s Responsibilities?CMS believes that one contractor doing all initialinvestigation will be more efficient.Provide better customer service to beneficiaries,attorneys, employers, insurers, providers, andsuppliers.Will develop <strong>MSP</strong> investigations and reduce theamount of duplicates.Ensure accuracy and integrity of the <strong>MSP</strong>information contained in Common Working File(CWF).March 20114515
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