Comment and Response

Appendix A -

Comment

The commenter suggested that CMS define what a successful transition from the payment contingency plan to the implementation of the HIX 820 entails. The commenter recommended that the HIX 820 implementation process include the following:

• A timeline and Final Processes for Monthly 834 Enrollment Reconciliation

• Final HIX 820 Documentation and Requirements

• Issuer Testing

• Additional Time for First HIX 820 Payments

Response

CMS will consider this suggestion as it develops the strategy for transition from the interim payment contingency plan to a permanent payment process. Once developed, CMS will conduct issuer outreach and detail how issuers can successfully transition into the permanent payment process.