Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 31 - MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle 10 - HEALTH INSURANCE-GENERAL
Chapter 31.10.06 - Standards for Medicare Supplement Policies
Section 31.10.06.10 - Standards for Claims Payment
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 31.10.06.10
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. An issuer shall comply with § 1882(c)(3) of the Social Security Act, as enacted by § 4081(b)(2)(C) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) 1987, Public Law No. 100-203, by:
(1) Accepting a notice from a Medicare carrier on dually assigned claims submitted by participating physicians and suppliers as a claim for benefits in place of any other claim form otherwise required and making a payment determination on the basis of the information contained in that notice;
(2) Notifying the participating physician or supplier and the beneficiary of the payment determination;
(3) Paying the participating physician or supplier directly;
(4) Furnishing, at the time of enrollment, each enrollee with a card listing the policy name, number, and a central mailing address to which notices from a Medicare carrier may be sent;
(5) Paying user fees for claim notices that are transmitted electronically or otherwise; and
(6) Providing to the federal Secretary of Health and Human Services, at least annually, a central mailing address to which all claims may be sent by Medicare carriers.
B. The issuer shall certify to compliance with requirements set forth in §A of this regulation on the Medicare supplement insurance experience reporting form.
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