L CUECs – Non-MSP Debt Collection

30.9.8 – L CUECs – Non-MSP Debt Collection (Rev. 13001; Issued: 12-13-24; Effective: 10-01-24; Implementation: 01-15-25) L – Control Objective Number L – CUEC Description L.1, L.3 and L.5 The initial demand letter is either manually created or systematically created in HIGLAS. The content of the initial demand letters and Intent to Refer (ITR) letters are consistent with CMS instructions. L.1, L.3 and L.5 As under tolerance overpayments reach the threshold, HIGLAS automatically aggregates and demands the debt. L.1, L.3 and L.5 CMS ensures the Contractor has the ability in HIGLAS to make adjustments and generate various HIGLAS reports on an as-needed basis for debt management. L.2 CMS Regional Office (RO) review ERS requests (only) when contractors request additional guidance. CMS Central Office will evaluate ERS requests as needed or requested by the RO. L.3 CMS provides quarterly interest rate updates, and interest is automatically calculated by the system on the overpayment. L.4 CMS provides guidance to the Contractor upon receipt of a notification of bankruptcy of a debtor. L.5 CMS reviews and approves the Write-Off Reports. L.8 CMS Systems are configured to stop collection activity once overpayment cases are updated with certain appeal statuses. L – Control Objective Number L – CUEC Description ALL CMS accurately and timely communicates mandated regulatory requirement changes and internal policy changes. No Corresponding Control Number CMS establishes systematic controls to ensure recoupment of Medicare overpayments and Federal tax and non-tax debts in accordance with the Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP), which is managed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). End Sections 30.9.8 – L CUECs – Non-MSP Debt Collection and 30 – Internal Control Reporting Requirements: Back to Table of Contents