Overview of Pub. 100-05, the MSP Manual

30 - Overview of Pub. 100-05, the MSP Manual (Rev. 11755, Issued:12-21-22, Effective: 01-23-23, Implementation: 01-23-23) In addition to the General MSP Overview content provided within this chapter, subsequent chapters of the MSP Manual are available for access at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Internet-Only- Manuals-IOMs-Items/CMS019017. These chapters offer a variety of information ranging from general MSP provisions and the relationship to other laws to specific guidance concerning MSP prepayment processing requirements, MSP Recovery activities, and the MSP Common Working File (CWF) process. The MSP Manual also includes a chapter outlining information that should be collected from beneficiaries, instances where MSP billing should be applied, and the requirements among providers, physicians, or other suppliers. The Electronic Correspondence Referral System (ECRS) User Guide and ECRS Quick Reference Card are MSP Manual chapters as well, intended to provide technical guidance to A/B MACs, DME MACs, and CMS regional office (RO) staff attempting to transmit change requests to existing CWF MSP information or submit MSP coverage inquiries.