Government Says Medicare Payments to Doctors Will Not Be Delayed

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services initially said claims from Oct. 1 would be held.

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said on Oct. 15 that most Medicare claims would be processed and paid “in a timely manner.”

“In light of the continuing government shutdown, CMS will continue to process and pay held claims in a timely manner with the exception of select claims for services impacted by the expired provisions,” CMS stated on its website.