Special One-Time Costs Associated With Non-Continuation of the

170 - Special One-Time Costs Associated With Non-Continuation of the Medicare Contract - (Rev. 2, 08-30-02) A1-1382, B1-4382 Special one-time costs associated with a contractor leaving the program are not handled through the normal budget and cost reporting process. Instead, these costs, which may include severance pay for employees or penalty payments for terminating contracts, are handled through a separate voucher process subsequent to submission and approval of a budget request. The voucher should state the period of time covered and itemize the expenses. CMS reviews the voucher and determines whether payment should be made. Approved vouchered costs are paid separately by check or EFT and not through the NOBA process.