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Medicare Enrollment Via PECOS Gets A Little Easier

Published on Fri Mar 09, 2012

Ever since CMS began asking providers to complete Medicare enrollments using the online PECOS system, they've have been asking if they can electronically sign their applications to expedite approval. That answer was always no -- until now. PECOS "now allows providers and suppliers to sign Medicare enrollment applications electronically," CMS has announced. That goes for individual practitioners and authorized or delegated officials for organizations. Providers that don't want to use the e-signature process can opt to use the existing process, which requires you to print and sign the certification statement and mail it to your MAC. Resources: For more on the new e-signature option, visit https://pecos.cms.hhs.gov. PECOS e-signature frequently asked questions from CMS's External User Services contractor are at
www.eushelpdesk.com/PECOS/esignature_FAQs.html.
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