SPOT News
Modified: 9/10/2018
CMS required that a change to the eligibility report timeframe be made to the HETS, effective September 10, 2018, that is important for SPOT users to understand. A new functionality is now available that was not available previously.
Modified: 9/10/2018
As of September 8, 2018, SPOT users can view the final outcomes of first-level appeals (redeterminations).
Modified: 8/30/2018
SPOT users will be notified by email when their accounts face termination due to inactivity. Be sure to log in to SPOT every 30 days to retain access.
Modified: 8/14/2018
As of June 4, 2018, SPOT users can look up the new MBIs that are replacing HICNs and will belong to all Medicare beneficiaries.
Modified: 9/5/2018
SPOT users will notice a terminology change that began April 2, with "Medicare number" being replaced by "Medicare ID."
Modified: 9/4/2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) data security standards require SPOT users to log into the application at least every 30 days to maintain access.
Modified: 9/1/2018
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Modified: 7/27/2018
Mailing documents to First Coast Service Options Inc. (First Coast) offices in Jacksonville, Fla., is no small expense, particularly when you have to submit additional documentation in support of claim appeals. Between the making copies and mailing reams of paper, these costs can add up quickly. Did you know First Coast offers a more convenient solution for handling correspondence?
Modified: 7/17/2018
The MR ADR status lookup is available to all SPOT users. Information on additional development requests (ADRs) pertaining to medical review, including review and education details, will give providers a detailed look at the process of their ADRs.
Modified: 6/26/2018
Many providers can prevent denied claims by checking beneficiary eligibility on SPOT before they perform a test or provide a service. Read more to find out what SPOT can do for you.
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