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Beginning June 1, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services will enforce a requirement that Medicare Part D prescription drug
benefit plans may not cover drugs prescribed by providers who are not
enrolled in (or validly opted out of) Medicare, except in very limited
circumstances. Therefore, for providers not currently enrolled in Medicare,
unless you enroll (or validly opt out), Medicare Part D plans will be required
to notify your Medicare patients that you are not able to prescribe covered
Part D drugs. Please note that if you opt out, you cannot receive reimbursement
from traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, either directly or
indirectly (except for emergency and urgent care services).
If you need assistance with the process of enrolling in (or validly opting
out of) Medicare, please contact the Medicare Administrative Contractor within
your geographic area.
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