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Medicare Eligibility (MCRUS) CMS Attestation

Action Required – Medicare Eligibility (MCRUS) CMS Attestation Due by May 1, 2026

Overview
Etactics has established a direct connection for Medicare Eligibility (270/271) transactions using Payer ID MCRUS (All States). To maintain uninterrupted eligibility access, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all providers to complete an attestation with their designated Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC).

Important Deadline
May 1, 2026

What Etactics Has Completed

  • Secured a direct connection with CMS for Medicare Eligibility (270/271) transactions
  • Obtained Etactics Unique ID: 6WCW
  • Established MCRUS as the payer ID for Medicare Eligibility across all states
  • Preparing to transition away from our previous vendor partner in May 2026

Action Required by Your Organization
To avoid any disruption in Medicare eligibility verification services, please complete the following:

  1. Enroll in HETS EDI
    All providers and suppliers must be enrolled in the HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) to access Medicare eligibility data.
  2. Complete CMS Attestation with Your MAC
    1. Submit your attestation through your specific Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)
    2. Ensure your organization has active access to the HETS system
    3. Register all NPIs used for Medicare eligibility checks
    4. Use Etactics Unique ID: 6WCW during registration
  3. Complete All Steps by May 1, 2026
    1. CMS will transition to a new HETS trading partner management system on May 11, 2026. Completing these steps in advance is critical to prevent service interruptions.

Additional Guidance

  • If you are unsure of your Medicare MAC, please refer to the “Medicare MAC” resource link provided.
  • DME submitters: Select CEDI as your MAC during enrollment.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the enrollment or attestation process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help ensure a smooth transition.

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