MAC Requirements Involving RAC Information Dissemination

9.11 - MAC Requirements Involving RAC Information Dissemination (Rev. 921, Issued: 11-06-19 Effective: 11-04- 19, Implementation: 11-04-19) When instructed by CMS, the MACs shall disseminate information concerning the RAC program to the provider community. The MAC shall notify the RAC when any community outreach and/or public education is taking place in their jurisdiction. If attending, the RAC shall only address their function as RACs. They may NOT address policy changes and/or provider education on other Medicare issues. It is also up to the discretion of the MAC to invite the RAC to speak at the event. It is also up to the RAC if it wants to attend the event. All information disseminated to the provider community concerning the RAC Program shall be approved by the CMS COR. Information shall be sent by email to the CMS COR 30 calendar days before the event.