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Medicare Shared Savings Program: Application Deadlines for January 1, 2026, Start Date
Accountable care organizations (ACOs): See Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Types & Timeline to learn about key dates for a January 1, 2026, start date. CMS will accept applications starting May 29 through the ACO Management System. Apply no later than June 12 at noon ET.
Claims, Pricers & Codes
ICD-10 Coordination & Maintenance Committee: Submit Procedure Code Comments by April 18
CMS won’t present Spring 2025 ICD-10-PCS procedure code topics during a public meeting. Instead, we’re soliciting public comments by email, and we’ll post materials, Q&As, and related documents. See ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting Materials for more information.
The deadline to submit comments on procedure code topics for an October 1, 2025, implementation is April 18. Send your questions or comments to ICDProcedureCodeRequest@cms.hhs.gov.
Note: If you have questions about diagnosis code topics, contact nchsicd10cm@cdc.gov.
From Our Federal Partners
CHAMPVA Claims: Enroll in Direct Deposit to Avoid a Payment Pause
If you take patients under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA), you must set up electronic funds transfer (EFT) to get your claims paid.
You may have questions about making the required move. We have answers.
Is Switching to EFT Required or Optional?
Getting paid by EFT is a federal requirement. It is not optional.
What’s in it for Me?
By enrolling in EFT payment, you help ensure CHAMPVA claim payments are secure, efficient, and compliant with federal mandates while safeguarding Veteran family members’ access to benefits.
How Do I Enroll?
Visit the VA Financial Services Center (FSC) Customer Engagement Portal and complete the Payment Account Setup webform to enroll.
Who Do I Call for Help with the Webform?
Call the FSC help desk at 877-353-9791.
About CHAMPVA
CHAMPVA is a health care program for qualified spouses, widows(ers), and children of eligible Veterans. Through CHAMPVA, VA shares the cost of certain health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries.
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