Section 127 of the CAA: GME Payment for RTPs

MLN Matters Number: MM12709
Related CR Release Date: April 28, 2022
Related CR Transmittal Number: R11366OTN
Related Change Request (CR) Number: 12709
Effective Date: October 1, 2022
Implementation Date: October 1, 2022 (see note below)

Note: MACs will follow regular interim rate adjustment schedule after October 1, 2022.

CR 12709 tells you about:

  • A new definition for Rural Track Programs (RTPs)
  • Changes in Section 127 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021
  • Documentation requirements for hospitals requesting indirect and direct Graduate Medical Education (GME) rate Increases

Make sure your billing staff knows about these changes.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)12709.

Last Updated May 04 , 2022