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12/17/2019

New Medicare Card Transition Ends in 2 Weeks: Use MBIs Now to Get Paid January 1

Important Message from CMS

 

The 21-month Medicare Beneficiary identifier (MBI) transition period ends in two weeks. Update your patients’ records and use MBIs now. Starting January 1, you must use MBIs to bill Medicare regardless of the date of service:

Need the MBI?

We encourage people with Medicare to carry their cards with them since we removed the Social Security Number-based number; if your patients do not bring their Medicare cards with them:

MBI on a Patient’s Card Doesn’t work?

Medicare beneficiaries, their authorized representatives, or CMS can ask to change MBIs; for example, if the number is compromised. It is possible your patient will seek care before getting a new card with the new MBI. 

If you get an eligibility transaction error code (AAA 72) of “invalid member ID,” your patient’s MBI may have changed.  

See the MLN Matters Article (PDF) for answers to your questions on using MBIs.

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