Reminder: providers must use new Medicare ABN forms by Jan. 1, 2012

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is requiring providers to use new Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) forms beginning Jan. 1. The instructions and latest version of the ABN (with the release date of 3/2011 printed in the lower left hand corner) are available for immediate use http://www.cms.gov/BNI/02_ABN.asp. Providers may use the new forms prior to January, and all ABNs with the release date of 3/2008 that are issued on or after Jan. 1 will be considered invalid.