§ 424.45 - What constitutes a claim for purposes of meeting the time limits.


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  • A written statement of intent to claim Medicare benefits constitutes a claim if—

    (a) The statement is filed with CMS or any carrier or intermediary within the time limits specified in § 424.44;

    (b) The statement indicates the intent to claim Medicare payment for specified services furnished to an identified beneficiary; and

    (c) A claim that meets the requirements of § 424.32(a) is filed within 6 months after the month in which the intermediary or carrier, as appropriate, advises the claimant to file that claim.