Medicare Secondary Payer
The Medicare Secondary Payer Act was passed in 1980 to reduce Medicare spending by prohibiting Medicare from making payment when another entity possesses an obligation to pay for medical treatment. The Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 added mandatory provisions for insurers to report settlements or open claims.
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