HFS is working in conjunction with BESLER Consulting to assist California providers recover revenue under Section 1011 (Public Law 108-173). Section 1011 is a Federal program that reimburses hospitals for care of undocumented aliens, certain paroled aliens and certain Mexican citizens permitted to enter the United States. Funds were not fully expended in Federal Years 2005 through 2008, and therefore the program was extended for all four quarters of Federal Year 2009. Following the payment of fourth quarter 2008 eligible claims which occurred in May 2009, California’s available funds totaled $128 million. (more…)
Posts from September, 2010
Section 1011 Reimbursement Opportunity
Saturday, September 18th, 2010CAHABA – Medicare GBA For Rural Health Clinics
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010Free standing Rural Health Clinics in California have a new Medicare Fiscal Intermediary (F.I.), effective July 17th 2009. This change is not applicable to hospital or provider-based RHC’s, who remain with the F.I. of the hospital, usually Palmetto GBA. The previous free standing RHC intermediary was Riverbend GBA in Chattanooga, TN. All free standing RHC’s were sent a letter dated June 8th which introduced Cahaba and provided a Submitter Identification number and password for logging into their electronic billing system. Cahaba will have the same billing system as Riverbend. (more…)