The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 mandates replacing SSN-based Medicare cards with a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) by April 2019. Here’s how to prepare:
Stay Informed: Sign up for updates via MLC Connects on the Medicare Provider Website.
Verify Patient Info: Confirm addresses and prompt patients to update records with Social Security if needed.
Educate Patients: Use mailers and posters to inform them about the new MBI cards.
Update Systems: Ensure practice systems can process MBIs and train staff for billing and claims.
Why the Change?
The MBI enhances security, protects patient data, reduces identity theft risks, and streamlines federal healthcare services. New MBI cards began mailing in April 2018.
Prepare now to ensure compliance, secure patient data, and avoid disruptions in Medicare billing and claims.