Procedures for Release

130.3 - Procedures for Release (Rev. 1, 09-11-02) TriCare fiscal agents desiring Medicare information will usually request it either through the TriCare headquarters in Denver or through the parallel RO. The TriCare headquarters will refer the request to the parallel RO. Should a Medicare contractor receive a request directly from TriCare, it will refer the request to the RO. The RO will meet with the TriCare fiscal agent and the Medicare contractor to determine exactly what is needed, impress upon the TriCare contractor that TriCare may not further disclose the information, and indicate the cost involved, if any. (Also note that payment may be estimated or waived if collection would interfere with efficient administration.) At the RO's discretion, the Medicare contractor and the TriCare fiscal agent may meet to discuss data and cost requirements without regional involvement. Upon agreement about data and cost requirements, the RO will authorize release of the information from the Medicare contractor to the TriCare fiscal agent.