Notice Period

13.2.6 - Notice Period (Rev. 863; Issued: 02-12-19; Effective: 10-03-18; Implementation: 01-08-19) The date the final LCD is published on the MCD, marks the beginning of the required notice period of a minimum 45 calendar days before the LCD can take effect. If the MAC would like to extend the notice period, they shall seek approval from CMS BFL. If the notice period is not extended by the contractor, the effective date of the LCD is the 46th calendar day after the notice period began.