Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026 aims to ensure timely review of local coverage determination requests under the Medicare program.
The Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely review of local coverage determination requests under the Medicare program. It mandates that Medicare administrative contractors must take specific actions before a specified local coverage determination takes effect. These actions include posting a draft determination, receiving public comments, and convening open public meetings. The contractors must also notify entities if a formal reconsideration request is incomplete within 60 days.
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