dme education

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education

Dc agency top menu.

• Agency Directory
• Online Services
• Accessibility

document.write(document.getElementById("site-slogan").innerHTML);

Search form

Boundary and student assignment study 2023, dc public education master facilities plan 2023.

• Featured Data Resources
• Interactive Maps
• Publications
• Download Data
• Common Financial Reporting Standards
• Office of Education Through Employment Pathways (ETEP)
• Every Day Counts!
• Kids Ride Free
• Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3)
• Office for Students in the Care of DC (SCDC)
• Public Education Facility Planning
• Safe Passage to School
• School Safety Enhancement Committee
• Educator Tools and Publications
• Community Engagement
• Open Government and FOIA
• Policy Positions

Agency Home Responsive

Safety Resources for DC Schools

DME has compiled a resource guide to help schools navigate available resources and supports to enhance safety and wellness for their campuses.

Read the 2023 Boundary Study report with final recommendations.

Read the DC Public Education Master Facilities Plan 2023.

School Funding Study Final Report

The charge of the 2023 School Funding Study is to re-examine funding adequacy for the District’s students.

Edsight is a new series of briefs from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education. Each Edsight highlights a key piece of information about Washington, DC's public schools, public school students, and facilities. Read the latest Edsight brief here.

EdScape, "education landscape," is a set of interactive visualizations and downloadable datasets to inform and support program and school planning in Washington, DC. Learn more here.

Strengthening Student Access and Success in Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment is a key component of the Bowser Administration’s vision to reimagine and strengthen the high school experience.

Read our December 2023 report and recommendations.

• Press Releases

DC Sports Review Study

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) commissioned a study identifying opportunities to establish Washington, DC as a nationally recognized locale for competitive high school sports. The study assesses the current state of high school sports facilities, programming, and coaching development and identifies recommendations to improve the level of, and access to, competitive high school sports.

Windsor Athletics was awarded the contract for the work. The final report was completed in December 2022 and is available for download.

More Resources

       Save $15 on 3 Webinars, Save $10 on 2. CODE: Save5

Durable Medical Equipment Education (DME) & Complex Equipment Overview for Clinicians

Description:  This self-paced, on-demand course, "Durable Medical Equipment Education (DME) and Complex Equipment Overview for Clinicians", introduces the process for occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) to order durable medical equipment (DME) (e.g., walkers, basic wheelchairs, commodes, hospital beds, and hydraulic lifts.) Equipment ordering requires extensive knowledge in documentation, justification, the ordering process, and insurance guidelines for DME coverage. This training program is intended for OTs, PTs, and SLPs to raise clinician’s ability to educate their patients on equipment coverage and medical necessity and properly order equipment items as appropriate.

Learner Outcomes: After completion of of these modules the learner should be able to: 

Module One: Getting to Know the DME Process Introduction

• Establish a working knowledge of durable medical equipment, complex rehabilitation technology, and the process to procure both as well as identify the key stakeholders involved in obtaining this equipment.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of medical justification, documentation requirements and insurance guidelines to facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment and complex rehabilitation technology for patients.

Module Two: Durable Medical Equipment Conversations

• Examine appropriate equipment recommendations with patients and their family to improve functional mobility.
• Apply scripting to improve ability to have challenging equipment discussions with patients and their family members.

Module Three: Wheelchairs

• Discuss the seven types of manual and three groups of power wheelchairs available for patients, and identify the wheelchair parts/components associated with the operation of each
• Establish working knowledge of how to take proper measurements for a wheelchair for a patient
• Determine the appropriate chair to recommend for a patient

Module Four: Clinical Problem Solving DME Selection

• Identify the qualification requirements for a patient and recommending appropriate durable medical equipment to meet their functional mobility needs.
• Accurately complete an equipment progress note (EPN) so it is accepted the first time it is submitted and avoid delays in equipment orders and patient discharge.

Module Five: Navigating Challenging Equipment Situations

• Discuss the equipment ordering process to patients/family members/caregivers.
• Empower individuals to be able to be self-advocates and work with alternative equipment options at home. 

Instructors:  Anna Hindelang, PT, DPT, Michael Klonowski, PT, DPT and Sally Taylor, PT, DPT

Audience:   Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Speech-Language Pathologists

Note:  You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.

Continuing Education Credit

Occupational Therapy

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#03031. This distance learning-independent course is offered at .35 CEUs [Intermediate/Foundational Knowledge/OT Service Delivery]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapy

This course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 3.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069.

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This course has been approved for 3.5 contact hours.

Speech-Language Pathology

Disclosures:  None of the presenters have any financial or non-financial disclosures.

Basic Computer Requirements:  To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported. High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.

 Additional requirements include:

• Web browser: latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
• JavaScript and Cookies enabled
• Speaker or headset to listen to recorded audio files
• Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators
• Do NOT  use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as they are not supported.

Cancellation Policy:  To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by email or contact us by phone within twenty-four hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within twenty-four hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.

Collections

• LinkedIn Logo linkedin

Hundreds of classes to educate everyone.

Annual Courses

Meet your annual training requirements online.

Regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies require proof of training on specific topics for your employees on an annual basis. Topics can include HIPAA training, Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control, Sexual Harassment, Business Ethics and Fraud Prevention, OSHA Safety and more depending on your company's products and accreditation status. dmetrain provides a central location for your employees to receive and record all of their required education. Annual courses appear on your employee's homepage when logging into dmetrain - automatically.

Job Specific Courses

Content relevant to each employee's job duties..

When you add your employees to dmetrain, you will be asked to assign them a job description. From there, dmetrain will automatically assign courses relevant to their duties. We also realize that your employees may wear multiple hats; you will also have the option to create your own job descriptions and assign courses that you deem relevant.

Safety Courses

Osha safety topics covered each month..

In an effort to help you meet OSHA's training standards, dmetrain has implemented a monthly safety training schedule that provides a new course each month.

Employees will see the following courses appear on their homepage each month:

Continuing Education Courses

Over 100 hours of ce credit - available for everyone..

• The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America ( RESNA )
• The Board of Certification ( BOC )
• The American Board for Certification in Orthotics Prosthetics & Pedorthics ( ABC )

CE course completions are automatically reported on a scheduled basis.

Job titles that may benefit from these CE credit courses include:

• Respiratory Therapists

Click here for more information.

dmetrain is the only available solution that provides for completely random testing, pre-hire examinations, and annual competency testing that exceeds all accrediting body requirements at no additional charge. Our system will not charge you for individual test grading or make you wait for the results.

Would you like the peace of mind in knowing that when an employee completes a course critical information was actually learned?

dmetrain's innovative testing methods foster learning in a number of ways. All tests on dmetrain are randomly generated from a pool of questions. This prevents anyone from sharing the answer key to a test, as every test on dmetrain is unique. Also, critical questions from each course are retested during built-in competency and certification exams. Not only do we teach critical information, we re-test on that information to make sure your employees are retaining it. After each test, we review with your employees any answers that were incorrect. Letting someone know why they were wrong on a particular question provides an excellent opportunity for additional education.

How are you ensuring that your employees are retaining critical information?

Annual competency exams help ensure your employees are retaining critical information. Employees are tested on all of the courses that they have completed on dmetrain. Any areas that they show weaknesses in are reported on, and the employees are directed to the correct courses for review.

How are you testing potential employees?

dmetrain allows you to test employees before you hire them. With built in pre-hire screening tools, you can test the knowledge of potential hires before they are extended an offer. Pre-hire screens are a free service to dmetrain customers. You can learn more by clicking here .

Are you ready to

Ignite the dream, about dme academy.

DME Academy is an elite, multi-sport training and educational institution designed for student-athletes who are looking to reach their ultimate potential, harness their strengths, and achieve their goals. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, our academy offers a wide variety of programming. If you're on a quest for success, explore the opportunities with us. From our 6th-12th grade co-ed boarding or day school and post-grad programs to year-round camps, tournaments, team events, and collegiate and professional training, DME Academy provides a dynamic environment where students can thrive.

ignite the dream

DME at SJNA

Camps + Events

EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS

Academy Updates / Events / Camp Info / Program Results / News JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Dme academy welcomes new principal.

We are thrilled to announce that Stacy Atkinson will be joining DME Academy as our…

Join DME Academy’s Local Summer...

We are thrilled to open our summer sports camps to the local community this June…

DME Club Volleyball: Small But Mighty,...

From January until May, over 700 girls club volleyball teams from across the country compete…

Get Social With Us

Want To Learn More? Connect With Our Team!

• Sports Programs
• Players Club Login

Copyright © 2021 DME Academy, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy

CMS-Deemed Accreditation DMEPOS Certification

Contact      Certificant Directory       MyBOC

Board of Certification/Accreditation

BOC Certifications 

Certifications We Offer

Three Steps To Certification

Take Action

Apply for CDME Certification

Apply for CMF Certification

Apply for COF Certification

Renew Your Certification

Schedule Your Exam

Update Your Information

Course Directory

Continuing Education

Entry-Level Education

Certificant Directory

Exam Study Resources

Policies and Procedures

Remote Proctored Testing

For Educators

Submit Your Course to BOC 

What We Offer

The BOC Difference

O&P Alliance

Key Executives and Staff

Our Board of Directors

News & Events

Awards Programs

Jim Newberry Award

Certificant of the Year Award

Accreditation For Businesses

Advantages of Accreditation

Accreditations We Offer

Five Steps to Accreditation

VIDEO: Why Become BOC Accredited?

Apply for Accreditation

Durable/Home Medical Equipment (DME/HME)

Lymphedema/Compression

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Accredited Facilities

Reaccreditation

Switch to BOC

Accreditation Consultants

Lymphedema/Compression Resources

BOC Introduces Certification for DME Professionals

A new certification for durable medical equipment (DME) professionals, the Certified DME Specialist™ (CDME™), has been introduced by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). The new certification leverages BOC’s expertise in the individual certification field with their knowledge of the DME industry, gained through more than 20 years experience with DMEPOS accreditation.

“The Certified DME Specialist is BOC’s response to a market need,” said Jan paul Miller, MA, MEd, BOC Director of Certification,” to acknowledge the professionalism of industry technicians. We believe having a CDME on staff truly will set a company apart in a competitive environment.”

The role of the CDME is equipment delivery, set up, and patient education. A CDME handles basic repairs and troubleshooting of DME products, ensures home safety through home inspections and installation, and prevents fraud, waste and abuse. Examples of products about which a CDME is knowledgeable include: oxygen, transfer systems, enteral supplies, and wound care supplies.

As with all of BOC’s certification exams, the CDME assessment underwent a rigorous development process. Subject matter experts formed committees that met throughout 2012. The committees created a description of the tasks performed by DME professionals and developed an outline from these tasks to determine the major competencies for which a CDME should be accountable. The resulting exam will be offered business days and some Saturdays at testing locations nationwide, and candidates will receive their exam results instantly.

BOC President & CEO, Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, notes, “In introducing the DME Specialist Certification we bridge our two major programs, certification and accreditation. The addition of the CDME is another example of how BOC fulfills our promise to the allied health community to ensure safe practice environments.”

Hiring a CDME offers many advantages for DME facilities, including risk management and increased customer satisfaction. Medicare human resource management standards require that technical personnel be knowledgeable, competent, and trained in order to deliver products. The CDME provides additional assurance of compliance, as well as differentiation in a difficult economic climate.

Eligible candidates for the CDME must have a high school diploma and 500 hours experience in the DME industry. After passing the multiple-choice exam, a CDME must meet continuing education and annual renewal requirements to maintain certification.

For more information on the Certified DME Specialist™, go to  cdme.org  or contact BOC at  [email protected]  or 877.776.2200.

Have Questions? We Have Answers!

Durable medical equipment helps patients live healthier, more independent lives. Here's how to minimize the hassles of getting it to them.

JENNY WANG, MD, MONICA LOSCHIAVO, BSN, RN, AND JOSEPH TEEL, MD, FAAFP

Fam Pract Manag. 2021;28(2):15-20

Related AFP article: Mobility Assistive Device Use in Older Adults

Author disclosures: no relevant financial affiliations disclosed.

Patients depend on durable medical equipment (DME) to function independently in their homes and communities. But fulfilling DME requests for patients can be time-consuming and burdensome for physicians. Getting the equipment often requires collaboration between multiple parties: the primary care physician and staff, the patient and family, the insurance company, and the equipment supplier. Common hurdles in the DME process include the complexity of the equipment, lack of standardized workflows, and variable insurance coverage requirements. In many practices, there may also be a lack of clarity surrounding the workflow. This can cause delays in patients receiving their DME and may even prevent some patients from ever receiving it. That increases risks to patient health, decreases patient satisfaction, and spurs staff frustrations.

But there are ways for practices to streamline the process, once they better understand it. This article includes a brief overview of DME regulations, tips for navigating them more efficiently, and several templates we have found useful in our practice.

Patients often depend on durable medical equipment (DME) to function in their homes and communities.

Getting DME ordered, authorized, and delivered can be challenging for physicians and staff, leading to delays in patients receiving their DME.

DME delays can cause safety risks, decreased patient satisfaction, and increased staff frustrations.

Designating a staff DME expert and developing templates for DME documentation and orders streamlines the process so patients can obtain their equipment quickly.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

As with most aspects of medicine, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has created rules and regulations for DME. First, the agency has guidelines for what qualifies as DME under Medicare. The equipment must be durable (can withstand repeated use and generally lasts at least three years), used for a medical reason, not typically useful to someone who is not sick or injured, and used in the home. 1

DME that meets this definition and is medically necessary is covered under Medicare Part B. Medicare sets an approved price for each type of equipment. Patients have to pay 20% of that amount, and their Part B deductible applies as well. Coverage varies somewhat based on the type of DME (for example, patients may be eligible to have some items replaced sooner than others). Although private insurers tend to use Medicare as a guide, they may have their own rules about what is covered and what isn't. All of this has implications for patients' upfront and ongoing costs.

STREAMLINING THE PROCESS

Given the complex nature of DME, it is not unusual for care teams to struggle with the approval process. Certain strategies, however, can make it easier.

Apply Lean principles . A group at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center used Lean methodologies (a set of principles for achieving efficiency commonly used in the corporate world) to standardize and streamline its DME ordering process. 2 By using value stream mapping, a time study, and flow diagrams, the team identified the parts of the process that needed improvement, including initial processing, obtaining signatures, returning forms, and uploading completed documents. After the implementation of standard practices, the group's median lead time for DME requests (the time between receiving and completing them) decreased from 50 days to three days. The median processing time (the time staff worked on each request) decreased from 14 minutes to nine minutes, leading to a cost savings of $11,000 a year.

Develop a staff expert . Some tasks within a medical practice need to be spread across a large number of staff or geographic regions. But ordering DME is one task that may be accomplished more efficiently when it's funneled through one or a few staff members who already have experience and expertise, or can quickly gain it. Given the complexity of regulations and variation between orders, having one or more people well-versed in DME will quickly pay dividends. Someone who knows all the rules can expedite the DME process and keep everyone from going down a path that leads nowhere. In our large academic family medicine practice, we designated management of our DME processes to a full-time registered nurse, with some support from medical assistants working under her guidance.

Reverse the process . Once you have your DME expert in place, consider reversing the typical ordering process. Instead of the physician (or qualified health care professional) readying the order and passing it off to staff for fulfillment, have staff ready the order based on the physician's documentation and then route it to the physician to co-sign before sending. (See “ Ideal DME workflow .”)

Standardize documentation . A key aspect of DME billing and approval is physician documentation of the medical need for the equipment. For some items, documenting that need is straightforward (such as a patient who needs a prosthetic limb due to a recent amputation). In other cases, it may not be. We've found that the DME items with the most complicated requirements are wheelchairs, hospital beds, gel overlays, and oxygen. So, for these items, we've developed templates of the information required in progress notes for face-to-face encounters. Power mobility devices like scooters can also be difficult to get approved because of the many regulations that govern them. Therefore, we've created a separate table with a brief summary of the Medicare requirements that guide patient eligibility, plus templates to aid in ordering mobility devices and documenting the need for them (see “ Power mobility devices ”).

DME DOCUMENTATION TEMPLATES

Standardize ordering . Given the amount of information required in many DME orders, it is helpful to have templates that prompt you to enter required elements for a given piece of equipment (we have included some of our own in this article). Some orders may need to include a patient's height and weight, for example, while others need to have the date of last office visit. Many EHRs can be set to alert you when a required piece of information is missing.

Based on CMS guidelines, discussions with DME companies, and expertise from DME clinical staff, we have compiled a list of 10 commonly required elements for Medicare coverage of DME.

TEN COMMONLY REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR DME ORDERS

Equipment description

Dispense quantity and number of refills

Anticipated length of need (estimated in months, enter “99” if indefinite)

Diagnosis and ICD-10 code

Most recent height

Most recent weight (if > 300lbs, include “bariatric size” in equipment description)

Patient name and date of birth

Home address

Insurance company

The five DME items most commonly ordered in our practice are rolling walkers, canes, incontinence supplies, nebulizers, and commodes. We've created templates for these orders that include many of the required elements. (See “ DME ordering templates .”) We've also included templates for ordering wheelchairs and hospital beds — items that aren't as common for our practice but may be useful for practices with more elderly or frail patients — and a generic template for “other DME.”

Getting patients the DME they need can be an arduous process, but these items are often life-changing. Developing standard templates for common DME orders and designating a staff expert to shepherd those orders to quick fulfillment can increase your practice's efficiency in this area, cutting costs and improving quality of care.

Medicare coverage of durable medical equipment and other devices. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Accessed Feb. 12, 2021. https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11045-Medicare-Coverage-of-DME.pdf

Fields E, Neogi S, Schoettker PJ, Lail J. Using Lean methodologies to streamline processing of requests for durable medical equipment and supplies for children with complex conditions. Healthc . 2018;6(4):245-252.

Continue Reading

More in FPM

More in pubmed.

Copyright © 2021 by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

This content is owned by the AAFP. A person viewing it online may make one printout of the material and may use that printout only for his or her personal, non-commercial reference. This material may not otherwise be downloaded, copied, printed, stored, transmitted or reproduced in any medium, whether now known or later invented, except as authorized in writing by the AAFP.  See permissions  for copyright questions and/or permission requests.

Copyright © 2024 American Academy of Family Physicians. All Rights Reserved.

License for Use of "Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology", (CPT) Fourth Edition

End User/Point and Click Agreement: CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2009 American Medical Association (AMA). All Rights Reserved (or such other date of publication of CPT). CPT is a trademark of the AMA.

You, your employees and agents are authorized to use CPT only as contained in the following authorized materials including but not limited to CGS fee schedules, general communications, Medicare Bulletin , and related materials internally within your organization within the United States for the sole use by yourself, employees, and agents. Use is limited to use in Medicare, Medicaid, or other programs administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). You agree to take all necessary steps to insure that your employees and agents abide by the terms of this agreement.

This product includes CPT which is commercial technical data and/or computer data bases and/or commercial computer software and/or commercial computer software documentation, as applicable which were developed exclusively at private expense by the American Medical Association, 515 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60610. U.S. Government rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose these technical data and/or computer data bases and/or computer software and/or computer software documentation are subject to the limited rights restrictions of DFARS 252.227-7015(b)(2)(June 1995) and/or subject to the restrictions of DFARS 227.7202-1(a)(June 1995) and DFARS 227.7202-3(a)June 1995), as applicable for U.S. Department of Defense procurements and the limited rights restrictions of FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) and/or subject to the restricted rights provisions of FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) and FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987), as applicable, and any applicable agency FAR Supplements, for non-Department Federal procurements.

AMA Disclaimer of Warranties and Liabilities.

CPT is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. AMA warrants that due to the nature of CPT, it does not manipulate or process dates, therefore there is no Year 2000 issue with CPT. AMA disclaims responsibility for any errors in CPT that may arise as a result of CPT being used in conjunction with any software and/or hardware system that is not Year 2000 compliant. No fee schedules, basic unit, relative values or related listings are included in CPT. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The responsibility for the content of this file/product is with CGS or the CMS and no endorsement by the AMA is intended or implied. The AMA disclaims responsibility for any consequences or liability attributable to or related to any use, non-use, or interpretation of information contained or not contained in this file/product. This Agreement will terminate upon notice if you violate its terms. The AMA is a third party beneficiary to this Agreement.

CMS Disclaimer

The scope of this license is determined by the AMA, the copyright holder. Any questions pertaining to the license or use of the CPT must be addressed to the AMA. End Users do not act for or on behalf of the CMS. CMS DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LIABILITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO END USER USE OF THE CPT. CMS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION OR MATERIAL CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE. In no event shall CMS be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of such information or material.

This license will terminate upon notice to you if you violate the terms of this license. The AMA is a third party beneficiary to this license.

POINT AND CLICK LICENSE FOR USE OF "CURRENT DENTAL TERMINOLOGY", ("CDT")

End User License Agreement

These materials contain Current Dental Terminology, Fourth Edition (CDT), copyright © 2002, 2004 American Dental Association (ADA). All rights reserved. CDT is a trademark of the ADA.

THE LICENSE GRANTED HEREIN IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED UPON YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. BY CLICKING BELOW ON THE BUTTON LABELED "I ACCEPT", YOU HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN, CLICK BELOW ON THE BUTTON LABELED "I DO NOT ACCEPT" AND EXIT FROM THIS COMPUTER SCREEN.

IF YOU ARE ACTING ON BEHALF OF AN ORGANIZATION, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF SUCH ORGANIZATION AND THAT YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT CREATES A LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATION OF THE ORGANIZATION. AS USED HEREIN, "YOU" AND "YOUR" REFER TO YOU AND ANY ORGANIZATION ON BEHALF OF WHICH YOU ARE ACTING.

• Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, you, your employees, and agents are authorized to use CDT-4 only as contained in the following authorized materials and solely for internal use by yourself, employees and agents within your organization within the United States and its territories. Use of CDT-4 is limited to use in programs administered by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). You agree to take all necessary steps to ensure that your employees and agents abide by the terms of this agreement. You acknowledge that the ADA holds all copyright, trademark and other rights in CDT-4. You shall not remove, alter, or obscure any ADA copyright notices or other proprietary rights notices included in the materials.
• Applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses (FARS)\Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Restrictions Apply to Government use. Please click here to see all U.S. Government Rights Provisions .
• ADA DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES. CDT-4 is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. No fee schedules, basic unit, relative values or related listings are included in CDT-4. The ADA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense dental services. The sole responsibility for the software, including any CDT-4 and other content contained therein, is with (insert name of applicable entity) or the CMS; and no endorsement by the ADA is intended or implied. The ADA expressly disclaims responsibility for any consequences or liability attributable to or related to any use, non-use, or interpretation of information contained or not contained in this file/product. This Agreement will terminate upon notice to you if you violate the terms of this Agreement. The ADA is a third-party beneficiary to this Agreement.
• CMS DISCLAIMER. The scope of this license is determined by the ADA, the copyright holder. Any questions pertaining to the license or use of the CDT-4 should be addressed to the ADA. End users do not act for or on behalf of the CMS. CMS DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LIABILITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO END USER USE OF THE CDT-4. CMS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION OR MATERIAL COVERED BY THIS LICENSE. In no event shall CMS be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of such information or material.

The license granted herein is expressly conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms and conditions contained in this agreement. If the foregoing terms and conditions are acceptable to you, please indicate your agreement by clicking below on the button labeled "I ACCEPT". If you do not agree to the terms and conditions, you may not access or use the software. Instead, you must click below on the button labeled "I DO NOT ACCEPT" and exit from this computer screen.

Stay Connected

People With Medicare

• Pay Fees Online
• SSS by NAAC

• Vision, Mission & Ethos
• Strategic Plan
• Sister Institutions
• Affiliating University
• Ranking and Accreditation
• Governing Body
• Academic & Administrative Setup

Delhi Metropolitan Education (DME) was established on 1 st  August, 2012, under the aegis of Sunshine Educational & Development Society which has been working dedicatedly in the field of education for over 16 years. DME is affiliated to the prestigious Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi and is approved by the Bar Council of India.

DME envisions creating future leaders and nation builders by its endeavours in educating young minds. The institute is committed towards forming and sustaining conditions enabling students to embark on an unparalleled educational journey that is intellectually, socially, and personally transformative and enriching. DME offers sought after courses in the field of Management, Journalism and Law as given below:

• BA(JMC) - Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication)
• BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
• B.B.A.LL.B (Integrated) - Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Law (Integrated)
• B.A.LL.B (Integrated) - Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Law (Integrated)
• LLM (Corporate Law an ADR)- Masters of Law

In a short span of time, DME has made a name for itself as one of the top college in NCR and a leading educational institute under GGSIPU. The institute is located 1.5km from Noida Sector 62 Metro Station and is well connected via Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Delhi-Noida-Direct Flyway (DND) for commuters.

Vision:  To nurture an inspirational setting and a global standard of learning for students that enables their intellectual, social and personal transformation into future leaders for the benefit of the nation.

DME’s Mission(s):  To provide quality education in the field of Management, Journalism and Law, with:

• Contemporary learning methods and curriculum enrichment
• Research and innovation-oriented ecosystem
• Infrastructure for developing students’ and faculty members’ expertise
• Linkages and collaborations

Ethos: DME stands resolute on nurturing and sustaining a positive, professional and ethical work culture. The following 10 attributes depict the DME Ethos for the entire DME community including faculty, staff and students:

• Disciplined & Punctual
• Passionate & Energetic
• Positive, Creative & Problem Solving
• Dedicated & Hardworking
• Respectful & Loyal
• Responsible & Accountable
• Cooperative & Collaborative
• Student Friendly yet Firm
• Honest & Fair
• Happy & Healthy

From the Director General’s Desk

The vision of our college is to achieve academic excellence in education with students to be professionals, scholars and academicians in law and other disciplines. We aspire to prepare legal scholars into societal lawyers who not only serve their client but also be an asset to the justice delivery system with a high level of accomplishments and commitment to the highest level of the legal and judicial profession. Apart from the University guidelines, our curriculum is designed to advance and disseminate learning and knowledge and give a realisation to the students about their role in the national development. The Delhi Metropolitan Education is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative work and service. The institution also organises lectures, seminars, symposia and conferences, to promote legal knowledge and to make law and legal process an efficient instrument of social development. The personal attention of our faculty and staff is to engage our students in a learning-oriented environment and offer opportunities to prepare for the challenges of living in the community.

In the BJMC faculty, our vision is to create media professionals who believe in freedom of truth. Our foremost concern is to contribute for our society in social and political broad spectrum of change. We are working towards strengthening the ‘fourth pillar of democracy.

The BBA course at DME provides an effective learning environment to the students and develops their conceptual, analytical, practical and social skills. The course will help students in their holistic development and create business professionals who can provide any organisation a new dimension and create employment opportunities in the society.

About Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bhanwar Singh

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bhanwar Singh was appointed in U.P. Judicial Service on 18th April, 1970 after he had obtained Master’s degree in Law. His Lordship graced the office of Registrar General, Supreme Court of India from February 02, 1998 to March 24, 1999. His Lordship was elevated to permanent Judge of Allahabad High Court on March 26, 1999 and laid his office on 31st January, 2007. His Lordship adorned the august office of Chairman, Judicial Training & Research Institute, U.P. from 2012 to 2014 and joined Delhi Metropolitan Education as Professor and Director-General from 1st July, 2014.

From the Director’s Desk

Liberalization, Privatization & Globalization have ensured a paradigm shift in job markets, making it more challenging to score a job each passing year. We witness administrative jobs in Governmental sector rapidly shrinking whilst being replaced by jobs in the Private Sector. This shift is a result of India’ outward growth from an Agrarian Economy to a dominating service sector economy with services amounting to almost 60% our GDP. Rapid global developments coupled with gradual opening of our economy has resulted in a dire need for dynamic competency building in young adults and future leaders.

Change is the only constant and professionals globally need to keep themselves updated and attuned to developments that will shape the coming future. Delhi Metropolitan Education (DME) provides education in the fields of Law, Journalism and Management through a model which inculcates the required set of Knowledge, Skills and Attitude making our students competent to match the growing demand from contemporary workforce.

The DME Learning Model

DME’s knowledge enhancement processes involves senior faculty, a rich library, wi-fi, etc. Our skill development module includes Expert Lectures, Industrial Visits, Simulation Exercises, Role plays, Presentations and the like. The corporate-correct attitude is inculcated through Personality Development sessions, Sessions on Body Language, Time Management, Work-life balance and Emotional & Spiritual exercises.

DME’s task begins when a student takes admission and is complete after the student is placed at the end of course. Our placement record corroborates that the Corporate World is welcoming DME students. I am certain that the students taking admission in the coming years will have a great learning experience with us.

The founders of Sunshine Educational & Development Society have been engaged in education over the last 16 years.

Mayoor School, Noida was established in the year 2003 under the aegis of Mayo College General Council Ajmer. In these seventeen years, the school has grown in strength and blossomed from a fledgling to a bird, ready to soar to newer heights. The school building is infused with life echoing with children’s excitement and enthusiasm

Delhi World Public School, Noida Extension , was established in 2016 by our founders. The School has around 1500 enrolled students. Delhi World Public Schools are a new chain of schools under the aegis of the Delhi World Public Foundation A Dipsites Pedagogy System

Delhi World Public School, Noida Extension is ranked no. 1 in top schools of Noida Extension (Greater Noida West) in 2017 & 2018. Initiated by Delhi World Public School Alumni including luminaries like Salman Khurshid, Former External Affairs Minister, Government of India; Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission; Chintamani Rao, Former Vice Chairman, Times Broadcasting Company; Dr. Rakshanda Jalil, Historian; Sharmila Tagore, Actor, and several others. This group spearheads a mission to achieve excellence in education through cutting edge learning tools combined with the human touch and the unique Guru-Shishya (Teacher-Pupil) bond of the DPSethos.

Delhi Technical Campus at Greater Noida , imparts technical education and  courses are affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The Institute imparts technical education in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Economics and Management, and maintains a young and vibrant all-round approach to ensure that the Delhi-Tech experience is high quality and most constructive by nature.

Website: http://www.ipu.ac.in/

Click for Admission Portal

Click for Common Registration Form

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has been established by Govt. of NCT of Delhi under the provisions of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act, 1998. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India under Section 2 (f) and 12 (b) of the UGC Act. The University was graded as "A" by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore for the period 2013 to 2018.

It is an affiliating and teaching University which aims at facilitating and promoting studies, research and extension work in emerging areas of higher education with focus on professional education, for example engineering, technology, management studies, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, law, etc., and also to achieve excellence in these and connected fields and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is committed to providing professional education with thrust on creativity, innovation, continuous change and motivating environment for knowledge creation and dissemination through its effective quality management system.

It must be a matter of great satisfaction to all of its stakeholders in general, and the faculty and students, in particular that in a short span of 13 years, the University has not only been able to earn the best of national accreditations, educational awards and acquire stringent certifications – UGC's recognition under Section 2 (f) and 12 (b); Graded as ‘A' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore; ISO 9001 : 2000 first in 2008 and upgraded later to ISO 9001 : 2008 in 2009; and Recertified again in February, 2011 upto February, 2014; attaining AIU's Status of Regular Membership in November, 2008; Categorization of the University by Dun & Bradstreet as ‘Decide with Confidence' in its publication titled, ‘Universities of India 2008'; selected among 250 Top Educational Institutes in India for the Grand Book on Education, titled, ‘Star Brands Education 2010'; and, also for an International Award - ‘Platinum Technology Award for Quality and Best Trade Name' by OMAC – Association Otherways Management & Consulting, Paris, France on December 20, 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland but has also succeeded in making its presence felt both at national and international levels.

On the affiliation front, 02 Schools of Studies, namely, School of Engineering and Technology and School of Medicine and Para Medical Health Sciences are being maintained for providing leadership role to the programmes conducted under these Schools at affiliated institutions. In all, the University has 100 affiliated institutes; of these, 76 are self financed and 24 are owned and managed by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi/Govt. of India. In these affiliated institutions, 80 academic programmes are being conducted with an intake of 22,000+ students with a total strength of 62,000+.

DME has attained a valuable reputation as can be seen through our ranking and accreditations listed below:

• DME has been awarded Grade A from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
• DME has been approved by Bar Council of India
• DME has been ranked at 4 th position at All India Level in the “Times of India Top Emerging BBA Institutes Survey, 2018”
• DME Law School
• DME Management School
• DME Media School
• Green Campus
• Barrier Free Campus
• Cultural Activities
• Sports Activities

Important Links

• Admission Registration Form
• GGSIPU Website
• Grievance Redressal Form
• DME Alumni Network
• Career Form
• CollPoll ERP Login

E-Resources

• Atal Innovation Academy
• Admission Brochure
• Admission Document Checklist
• Admission Policy
• Research Promotion Policy
• Incubation Policy
• GGSIPU Citizen Charter

B-12, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201309

[email protected]

8920981152, 7042667951, 7042667516

© 2024 Delhi Metropolitan Education | Noida. All rights reserved.

• Privacy Policy

Medicare Interactive Medicare answers at your fingertips -->

Dme supplier basics, durable medical equipment (dme).

You must be logged in to bookmark pages.

Email Address * Required

Password * Required

Lost your password?

If you want Medicare to help cover your durable medical equipment (DME) costs , it is important to use the right supplier .

Original Medicare DME suppliers

If you have Original Medicare, you should get your DME from a Medicare-approved supplier that takes assignment .

Medicare Advantage DME suppliers

If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you must follow the plan’s rules for getting DME. Your plan may require that you:

• Receive approval from the plan before getting your DME.
• You may get little or no coverage if you use an out-of-network supplier.
• You may pay a higher cost when using a non-preferred brand.

Contact your plan to learn more about its DME coverage rules before ordering your DME.

Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now

•   Home
•   Archives
• DNB BROAD SPECIALITY
• M.B.B.S/B.D.S
• M.Phil (CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK )
• M.PHIL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
• M.Sc., MOLECULAR VIROLOGY
• M.Sc., NURSING
• NURSING FOR WOMEN(DGNM)
• PARAMEDICAL CERTIFICATE/ DIPLOMA COURSES
• PARAMEDICAL DEGREE COURSES
• PHARMACY( DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY)
• PHARMACY(B.PHARM LATERAL ENTRY)
• POST BASIC B.Sc., NURSING
• POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN GYNAEC-ONCOLOGY
• POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN MAS
• POST GRADUATE - DENTAL COURSES
• POST GRADUATE - MEDICAL COURSES
• SUPER SPECIALITY COURSES
•   OnlineServices
•   Notifications
•  College Login
•   Quick Links
•  Contact Info

The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research is authority to make admissions for All Medical, Dental & Paramedical courses in Gover nment Colleges and Government Quota seats in Self Financing Colleges. It functions under the control of Director of Medical Education and Research as a chairperson  and the Secretary in the cadre of Additional Director of Medical Education to look after its activities exclusively.

An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

CMS Newsroom

Search cms.gov.

• Physician Fee Schedule
• Local Coverage Determination
• Medically Unlikely Edits

2024-05-23-MLNC

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Medicare Shared Savings Program: Apply by June 17 for January 1 Start Date

Medicare providers: deadlines for joining an accountable care organization, institutional providers: medicare enrollment & certification roadmap, improve your search results for cms content, medical services authorized by the veterans health administration: avoid duplicate payments, claims, pricers, & codes, pass-through device: correct returned claims.

MLN Matters® Articles

ICD-10 & Other Coding Revisions to National Coverage Determinations: October 2024 Update

• National Coverage Determination 110.23: Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
• Hospice Claims Edits for Certifying Physicians — Revised

From Our Federal Partners

Meningococcal disease cases linked to travel to the kingdom of saudi arabia: ensure travelers are current on meningococcal vaccination, news  .

The  Medicare Shared Savings Program is now accepting applications through the  Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Management System . Apply no later than noon ET on June 17, 2024.

ACOs interested in  Advance Investment Payments (PDF) or the  ACO Primary Care Flex Model must first apply to the Shared Savings Program.

To learn more about the process,  register for the upcoming June 5, 2024 webinar on Completing Phase 1 of the Application and Avoiding Common Deficiencies.

More information: 

• Application Types & Timeline webpage
• Application Toolkit  
• Key Application Actions and Deadlines (PDF)
• Email questions to  [email protected]  

To participate in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) for performance year 2025, work with an ACO to join their participant list. ACOs must submit their lists to CMS by August 1 at:

• Noon ET for the  Medicare Shared Savings Program
• 11:59 pm ET for the  ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health Model (ACO REACH)

Participant taxpayer identification numbers can only appear on one ACO participant list. Resolve any overlaps by September 5.

More Information:

• Email questions to  [email protected] or  [email protected]    

Read the  Provider Enrollment & Certification Roadmap (PDF) to learn about each step of the process, including timeframes and points of contact.

• Become an Institutional Provider webpage
• Medicare Enrollment for Providers & Suppliers webpage  

If you’re using a search engine to find information on CMS.gov, include “CMS” in your search term to get optimal results.  

In a  report , the Office of the Inspector General found that Medicare paid providers for medical services authorized and paid for by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ community care programs, resulting in duplicate payments of up to $128 million. We don’t pay for services authorized under Veterans Health Administration benefits. 

More information to bill correctly:

• Medicare Secondary Payer (PDF) booklet
• Medicare Overpayments (PDF) fact sheet
• Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16 (PDF) , Section 50.1.1

Learn how to correct pass-through device claims that CMS returned with Reason Code W7098, “Claim with pass-through device lacks required procedure (RTP).”

For claims with a pass-through device code, include the corresponding procedure code from the  device offset code pairs list. If the procedure and pass-through device codes aren’t paired on the list, resubmit the claim with HCPCS C1889 in place of the pass-through device code so your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) can reprocess your claim.

For example: You billed HCPCS code 92920 for the procedure, but it’s not a corresponding procedure for the pass-through device HCPCS C1761. If your MAC returns the claim with Reason Code W7098, resubmit it using HCPCS code 92920 with HCPCS C1889 instead of C1761.

MLN Matters ® Articles

Learn about revisions effective October 1, 2024 (PDF) :

• Recent coding changes   

National Coverage Determination 110.23: Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation  

Learn about  expanded coverage for  allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) effective March 6, 2024 (PDF) :

• HSCT using bone marrow, peripheral blood or umbilical cord blood stem cell products
• Other indications for stem cell transplantation not otherwise specified

Your Medicare Administrative Contractor will adjust claims that you bring to their attention.  

Hospice Claims Edits for Certifying Physicians — Revised  

CMS added coding information for the referring provider name (PDF) for claims you submit on or after October 7, 2024, with dates of service June 3, 2024 or later.  

The CDC issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to alert clinicians to cases of meningococcal disease linked to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Since April 2024, 12 cases of meningococcal disease linked to KSA travel: United States (5 cases), France (4 cases), and the United Kingdom (3 cases).  

Recommendations for Healthcare Providers

• Recommend vaccination with MenACWY conjugate vaccine for people considering travel to KSA to perform Hajj or Umrah (pilgrims) in addition to  routine meningococcal vaccination  for adolescents and other people at increased meningococcal disease risk
• Maintain a heightened index of suspicion for meningococcal disease among symptomatic people who have recently been in KSA and among close contacts of people who have recently been in KSA, regardless of vaccination status
• Immediately notify  state, tribal, local, or territorial health departments  about any suspected or confirmed cases of meningococcal disease in the United States
• Preferentially consider using rifampin, ceftriaxone, or azithromycin instead of ciprofloxacin as prophylaxis for close contacts in the United States of meningococcal disease cases associated with travel in KSA  

Subscribe to the MLN Connects® newsletter, or  read past editions .

View the  Medicare Learning Network® Content Disclaimer and Department of Health & Human Services Disclosure .

The Medicare Learning Network®, MLN Connects®, and MLN Matters® are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

• Risk Factors
• Providing Care
• Living with Diabetes
• Clinical Guidance
• DSMES for Health Care Providers
• Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Talking to Your Patients About Lifestyle Change
• Employers and Insurers
• Community-based Organizations (CBOs)
• Toolkits for Diabetes Educators and Community Health Workers
• National Diabetes Statistics Report
• Reports and Publications
• Data and Statistics
• Current Research Projects
• National Diabetes Prevention Program
• State, Local, and National Partner Diabetes Programs for Public Health
• Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Toolkit

About Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

• Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) provides personalized services to help you manage diabetes.
• You'll learn practical skills to fit diabetes care into your life and find what works for you.
• Get a referral from your doctor or find a program near you.

What is DSMES?

Diabetes is complicated, and it takes practice to manage it in your everyday life. You may be wondering about eating balanced meals, exercising safely, checking blood sugar, or giving yourself injectable medicines. DSMES services help you with all these skills, whatever stage you’re in or type of diabetes you have.

You'll work with a diabetes care and education specialist who will help you create a plan and teach you about the 7 key self-care behaviors:

• Healthy eating.
• Behing active.
• Taking medicine as prescribed.
• Monitoring your blood sugar levels, activity, and eating habits.
• Reducing risks to lower the chances of diabetes complications.
• Healthy coping with diabetes and emotional well-being.
• Problem solving to find solutions and take action.

DSMES can help you improve your blood sugar levels to prevent or delay complications, avoid emergency care, and save you money on health care costs. DSMES can also help you lower your weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Diabetes Kickstart‎

Frequently asked questions, how will dsmes help me.

DSMES helps you manage diabetes so you can prevent or delay serious diabetes complications like heart disease, kidney disease, amputations, and vision loss. People who participate in DSMES are more likely to have better overall health and improved quality of life with diabetes.

How can I enroll in DSMES?

Ask your doctor for a referral to DSMES to get started. Your doctor may refer you to a specific program, or you can visit the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists or the American Diabetes Association to find a program near you.

When should I participate in DSMES?

There are 4 key times to get started with DSMES:

• If you've been recently diagnosed.
• At doctors' appointments.
• If you've developed new complications.
• If other life changes happen that make diabetes management harder.

Does insurance cover DSMES?

Insurance coverage of DSMES varies, but many plans cover diabetes education. Medicare covers up to 10 hours of DSMES if you’ve been diagnosed in the past year. After the first year, your coverage may change. Note that Medicare refers to DSMES as diabetes self-management training (DSMT). Contact your insurance provider for more information about your benefits.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. About 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes.

For Everyone

Health care providers, public health.

We couldn’t find any results matching your search.

Please try using other words for your search or explore other sections of the website for relevant information.

We’re sorry, we are currently experiencing some issues, please try again later.

Our team is working diligently to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

News & Insights

Here's What Happens When You Don't Sign Up for Medicare On Time

May 25, 2024 — 04:49 am EDT

Written by Maurie Backman for The Motley Fool  ->

Many people can't wait until their 65th birthday to arrive so they can obtain health coverage through Medicare. But then there are some people who don't sign up for Medicare when they're initially eligible to do so.

In some cases, failing to enroll in Medicare on time could negatively impact your finances for the remainder of your retirement, so it's important to not only know the rules, but follow them.

Image source: Getty Images.

How Medicare enrollment works

Your initial window to enroll in Medicare spans seven months. It begins three months before the month of your 65th birthday and it ends three months after that month. If you sign up for Medicare during that initial window, but after your 65th birthday, your coverage will be retroactive to your 65th birthday.

If you're covered by a qualifying group health plan through a job (yours or your spouse's) at the time of your initial Medicare enrollment window, you won't have to sign up during that time. Rather, you'll get a special enrollment period once your group health coverage comes to an end.

You technically don't have to sign up during your initial Medicare enrollment window even if you're not covered by a qualifying group health plan during that time. But failing to enroll in this situation could leave you paying more for Medicare throughout retirement.

You should also know that if you're collecting Social Security benefits prior to age 65, you'll automatically be enrolled in Medicare (Parts A and B) starting the first day of the month you turn 65. Social Security eligibility begins at age 62, so it's possible to collect benefits for several years before becoming eligible for Medicare coverage.

Don't risk a costly surcharge

Medicare enrollment is not obligatory. But if you don't sign up when you're supposed to and you're not entitled to a special enrollment period, you'll face a 10% surcharge on your Part B premiums for each 12-month period you were eligible for coverage but didn't sign up. And that surcharge will stay in effect for the remainder of your retirement. That could put a huge strain on your budget.

But that's not the only problem with failing to enroll in Medicare on time. Let's say that as of your 65th birthday, you don't have coverage through a group plan but you also delay your Medicare enrollment to avoid paying those premiums. What if you get hurt or sick to the point that you require a hospital stay? The costs you might face in that situation could be astronomical.

So Part B surcharges aside, it pays to enroll in Medicare when you're supposed to if you don't have a group health plan to fall back on. Failing to put coverage in place could end up being one of the worst financial mistakes you'll ever make.

Also, if you don't enroll in Medicare and also don't have group health coverage, you may be inclined to neglect health issues that should really be brought to the attention of a provider. That, too, could be hugely problematic -- not necessarily for financial reasons, but for the sake of your physical well-being.

As such, it pays to read up on Medicare so you know exactly when to enroll. And you should make an effort to sign up on time to avoid all manner of unwanted consequences.

What stocks should you add to your retirement portfolio?

The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years, potentially setting you up for a more prosperous retirement.

Consider when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $635,982!*

Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.

See the 10 stocks »

The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .

The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

More Related Articles

This data feed is not available at this time.

Sign up for the TradeTalks newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trading news, trends and education. Delivered Wednesdays.

To add symbols:

• Type a symbol or company name. When the symbol you want to add appears, add it to My Quotes by selecting it and pressing Enter/Return.
• Copy and paste multiple symbols separated by spaces.

These symbols will be available throughout the site during your session.

Your symbols have been updated

Edit watchlist.

• Type a symbol or company name. When the symbol you want to add appears, add it to Watchlist by selecting it and pressing Enter/Return.

Opt in to Smart Portfolio

Smart Portfolio is supported by our partner TipRanks. By connecting my portfolio to TipRanks Smart Portfolio I agree to their Terms of Use .

The GP MBS Education Workshop 2 Day Event - Brisbane 2024

Current as of July 2024 MBS Education for GPs, Practice Owners, Practice Managers and Registrars

Date and time

Sofitel Brisbane Central

Refund Policy

About this event.

• 1 day 8 hours

MBS Education for General Practice

The year 2024 has brought a myriad of changes to the MBS, and our BFD Education team is offering a comprehensive 2-day workshop on MBS compliance and billing education. Our goal is to facilitate quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for patients, while also ensuring the health, wellbeing and financial prosperity of practitioners.

This event, designed for both new GPs and experienced professionals, is packed with essential knowledge. It will lay the foundation for continuous Medicare compliance, enhance baseline earnings and open doors for multidisciplinary collaboration.

Following July 2024, our workshops will expand to cover new topics, including eating disorders, after-hours services and our highly popular combined billing strategies. We're excited to integrate AI into our sessions on documentation, care plans, and mental health treatment plans, ensuring GPs receive the most current information on MBS updates as of the workshop date.

We extend a warm invitation to practice managers and owners, as their participation is crucial in supporting clinicians through the Medicare billing process.

Changes to the MBS since January 2024 Introduction to the MBS and Combination Billings Role Play - DVA patient Documentation and AI GPMPs and TCAs MBS Safety Net & PBS Mental Health Assessments Heart Health Assessments 699 Health Assessments 701-707

Day 2 Opening / Recap ATSI Health Assessments 715 Audit and the PSR Eating Disorders DVA Skin Cancer and the Treatment Room DMMRs Case Conferencing Aged Care Telehealth & Telephone BFD Ecosphere

The hardcopy MBS book for General Practice is available for pre-purchased only for $66 and will be available for collection at the workshop. The Kobo eBook is available now through the app and will be available for purchase at the workshop for $44.

All slides and notes, annotation list, and autofill examples will be provided to workshop attendees after the event via a drop-box link.

Day 1: Registrations open 0745hrs; Workshop from 0830 to 1700 hrs Day 2: Commences 0830 to 1630hrs

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided on both days. Dietary requirements need to be communicated at least 14 days prior to the event. Late ticket purchases cannot be guaranteed dietary requirements.

Discounts are available for groups of four or more. Please contact [email protected] to learn more.

Casey Going is a Queensland General Practitioner and graduate of the University of Queensland. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners after completing his training in 2022. Casey has a special interest in internal medicine, Cardiology and emergency medicine and works at the Condamine Medical Centre and St Andrews Hospital in the Darling Downs. He is also completing his Masters of Internal Medicine through the University of Sydney and has completed his Master of Business Administration through the Australian Institute of Business. Casey is a toastmaster and enjoys public speaking which complements his educational lectures and presentations. Casey has a keen interest in the business side of General Practice and how to improve it for both GPs and patients. In 2023 Casey commenced MBS education with Business for Doctors and has created online workshops specifically for GP Registrars to assist them with billings and MBS compliance.

Dr Ian Kamerman is a dual Fellow of ACRRM and RACGP as a rural General Practitioner and business owner for over 20 years. Ian has a special interest in addiction medicine, is a DAME and holds appointments at two universities. He is currently the Chair of GP Synergy and Chair of the AMA Council of Rural Doctors. Ian has provided many years of supervised training and support to international graduates in general practice training as well as being a past PESCI examiner, Chair of the Professional Development Committee of ACRRM and past president of RDAA. He promotes General Practice as an excellent career choice and endeavours to assist young Doctors have successful, financially viable practices.

Dr Sarvan Sumra is a GP with a specialist interest in Diabetes and Business Development, including improving GP systems and workflows and trying to maximise offering to patients. He has been investing stocks and shares for the last 14 years, helping to run an SMSF with a Financial Advisor and Stockbroker, and has been developing an Amazon business globally for the last 5-6 years.

Dr Zoe Sumra is a GP who trained in the United Kingdom and relocated to Australia with her husband in 2017. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) from Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry. She is an accredited Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).

• Australia Events
• Queensland Events
• Things to do in Brisbane, Australia
• Brisbane Networking
• Brisbane Business Networking
• #generalpractitioners
• #businessfordoctors

Organized by

Can Medicare money protect doctors from…

Share this:.

• Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Baltimore Sun eNewspaper

• Latest Headlines
• News Obituaries
• Death Notices
• Things To Do

News National News

Can medicare money protect doctors from abortion crimes it worked before, desegregating hospitals.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Supreme Court’s pending Idaho abortion ruling may hinge on how federal spending power might protect doctors against a state’s criminal code. For guidance, the justices can look to the very beginning of Medicare in the 1960s, when the promise of federal funding finally persuaded hospitals in the Jim Crow South to desegregate.

In oral arguments for Idaho v. United States last month, Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch raised questions about the Biden administration’s power to pull Medicare money from hospitals whose doctors won’t perform emergency abortions for fear of being prosecuted.

Idaho law currently threatens doctors with prison if prosecutors challenge their medical determination that an abortion was necessary to save a woman’s life. Idaho also criminalizes abortions to preserve a woman’s bodily functions, contrary to federal requirements for emergency care .

“How can you impose restrictions on what Idaho can criminalize simply because hospitals in Idaho have chosen to participate in Medicare?” asked Alito, who wrote the decision overturning Roe v. Wade. “I don’t understand how — how the theory works.”

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar countered that Idaho wants its hospitals to be able to accept Medicare money without federal conditions — like emergency abortion care in certain cases — “that are attached to those funds as an essential part of the bargain. And there is no precedent to support that outcome.”

In fact, using Medicare to impose federal will over states with contrary criminal codes is as old as the program itself. As Medicare prepared to begin paying for the care of elderly patients in July 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson used the offer of massive federal spending as a tool to finally end the most glaring racial discrimination in hospitals nationwide. It remains “one the most prominent and powerful cases of linking federal funding to other policy goals,” said University of Wisconsin professor Tom Oliver, an expert on health care policy changes.

Similarly, today’s “federal use of power is indirect and does not directly override state criminal statutes — it only makes compliance with a complete ban on abortions, even in emergencies threatening the life of the mother, very expensive for hospitals,” Oliver said.

Before Medicare money began flowing, despite passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and federal court rulings requiring desegregation, hospitals across the South were still conforming to criminal codes long used to enforce racial discrimination.

Black doctors were denied privileges at most hospitals. Black patients had to use segregated ambulances, wards, bathrooms and even blood supplies. Black people were turned away from emergency rooms reserved for white patients, leading to higher death rates in supposedly “separate but equal” facilities, according to Philip Lee, a Johnson administration official who helped implement Medicare’s rollout.

In Atlanta, only the public Grady Hospital treated both races but in separate wings known as the two Gradys. Even there, Black childbirths could only be scheduled on Wednesdays, according to Xernona Clayton, an aide to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

King’s cousin-in-law, Dr. Roy Bell, eventually won a 1962 federal lawsuit seeking to end segregation in Atlanta’s hospitals, but actual practice lagged behind federal law.

President Johnson was impatient for change and needed more grassroots support as Congress considered the Medicare and Medicaid Act. His aides urged Atlanta’s Black doctors to make some noise, and they did: Clayton brought them to lobby Congress, and they scored a White House visit.

That pressure reverberated back home: On June 1, 1965, one month before Johnson signed the act, Grady’s superintendent announced that the entire hospital would operate “on a non-racial basis, effective today.”

Grady was ahead of the curve. By March 1966, four months before the money started flowing, fewer than half the nation’s hospitals — and less than a quarter of them in the South — met federal standards outlawing racial discrimination, Lee wrote in 2015 in the Journal of the American Society on Aging.

Hospital inspections by Lee and other federal officials, more litigation and a come-to-Johnson meeting of health care executives at the White House led 95% of the 7,000 hospitals nationwide to comply within six months, enabling Johnson to declare that “there will be no second-class patients in our health-care institutions” nationwide, Lee wrote.

This fundamental principle of American federalism has extended to many other areas: States have updated antidiscrimination practices to qualify for education money and raised the legal drinking age to 21 to get highway funding, for example.

“The feds are saying, here’s a bunch of money — if you want it, abide by our conditions. If you don’t, don’t take it. It’s as simple as that,” said Eric Segall, a constitutional law professor at Georgia State University. “No one who cares about the text and history of the Constitution” would seriously argue that federal spending power can’t be used as leverage this way, he argued.

But this federal power was challenged in a 2012 ruling against the Affordable Care Act, which initially would have withdrawn states from Medicaid if they declined federal funding to expand the program. Chief Justice John Roberts’ opinion held that this aspect of “Obamacare” amounted to unconstitutional coercion. Most states have volunteered to expand since then.

More in News

2 new giant pandas are returning to Washington’s National Zoo from China by the end of the year

Local News | River Hill High’s Jessica Nichols named Howard Teacher of the Year

Politics | Maryland’s Harry Dunn, other former Capitol Police officers will campaign for Biden in swing states

Business | New, temporary tenants prepare for June openings at Baltimore’s Harborplace