LMRP Development and Format

Program Memorandum AB-00-116 for Intermediaries and Carriers, instructs contractors to establish an open and public process for LMRP development.

• Parallels the national coverage determination process
• Provides
  • more notice
  • more opportunity for providers to have input into the policies.
  • guidance to Medicare contractors concerning appropriate LMRP format
  • requirments for archiving retired LMRP's

• By January 2001, contractors must post all their draft LMRP's on their website.
• Web page must clearly indicate start and stop date for the comment period.

The Program Memorandum can be found at:  http://cms.hhs.gov/manuals/pm_trans/AB00116.pdf