Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

1 1 Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Web-Based Training Course January 2018 Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Medicare Learning Network TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 ..TABLE OF CONTENTS ACRONYMS 3 TITLE 4 INTRODUCTION 5 LESSON 1: WHAT IS FWA? 13 LESSON 2: YOUR ROLE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST FWA 33 POST-ASSESSMENT 57 APPENDIX A: RESOURCES 68 APPENDIX B: JOB AIDS 70 Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Medicare Learning Network 3 ACRONYMS ACRONYMS The following acronyms are used throughout the course. ACRONYM DEFINITION CFR Code of Federal Regulations CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services EPLS Excluded Parties List System FCA False Claims Act FDRs First-tier, Downstream, and Related Entities FWA Fraud, Waste, and Abuse HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act LEIE List of Excluded Individuals and Entities MA Medicare Advantage MAC Medicare Administrative Contractor MLN Medicare Learning Network NPI National Provider Identifier OIG Office of Inspector General PBM Pharmacy Benefits Manager WBT Web-Based Training Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste.

2 And Abuse Medicare Learning Network 4 TITLE TITLE TITLE PAGE Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Medicare Learning Network 5 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION PAGE 1 The Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse course is brought to you by the Medicare Learning Network Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Medicare Learning Network 6 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION PAGE 2 The Medicare Learning Network (MLN) offers free educational materials for health care professionals on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs, policies, and initiatives.

3 Get quick access to the information you need. Publications & Multimedia Events & Training Newsletters & Social Media Continuing Education HYPERLINK URL LINKED TEXT/IMAGE Publications & Multimedia Events & Training Newsletters & Social Media Continuing Education Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Medicare Learning Network 7 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION PAGE 3 This training assists Medicare Parts C and D plan Sponsors employees, governing body members, and their first-tier, downstream, and related entities (FDRs) to satisfy their annual fraud, waste, and Abuse (FWA)

4 Training requirements in the regulations and sub-regulatory guidance at: 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section (b)(4)(vi)(C) 42 CFR Section (b)(4)(vi)(C) CMS-4159-F, Medicare Program; Contract Year 2015 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Section of the Compliance Program Guidelines (Chapter 9 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual and Chapter 21 of the Medicare Managed Care Manual) Sponsors and their FDRs are responsible for providing additional specialized or refresher training on issues posing FWA risks based on the employee s job function or business setting.

5 HYPERLINK URL LINKED TEXT/IMAGE # 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section # 42 CFR Section CMS-4159-F, Medicare Program; Contract Year 2015 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Chapter 9 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual Chapter 21 of the Medicare Managed Care Manual Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Medicare Learning Network 8 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION PAGE 4 Why Do I Need Training? Every year billions of dollars are improperly spent because of FWA. It affects everyone including you.

6 This training will help you detect, correct, and prevent FWA. You are part of the solution. Combating FWA is everyone s responsibility! As an individual who provides health or administrative services for Medicare enrollees, every action you take potentially affects Medicare enrollees, the Medicare Program, or the Medicare Trust Fund. Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Medicare Learning Network 9 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION PAGE 5 Training Requirements: Plan Employees, Governing Body Members, and First-Tier, Downstream, or Related Entity (FDR) Employees Certain training requirements apply to people involved in Medicare Parts C and D.

7 All employees of Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) and Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) (collectively referred to in this course as Sponsors ) must receive training for p reventing, detecting, and correcting FWA. FWA training must occur within 90 days of initial hire and at least annually thereafter. More information on other is available on the CMS website. Learn more about Medicare part C Medicare part C, or Medicare Advantage (MA), is a health insurance option available to Medicare beneficiaries. Private, Medicare -approved insurance companies run MA programs. These companies arrange for, or directly provide, health care services to the beneficiaries who enroll in an MA more about Medicare part D Medicare part D, the Prescription Drug Benefit, provides prescription drug coverage to Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in part A and/or part B who enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) or an MA Prescription Drug (MA-PD) plan.

8 Medicare -approved insurance and other companies provide prescription drug coverage to individuals living in a plan s service area. Medicare Parts C and D compliance trainings and answers to common questionsHYPERLINK URL LINKED TEXT/IMAGE Medicare Parts C and D compliance trainings and answers to common questions Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Medicare Learning Network 10 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION PAGE 6 FWA Training Requirements Exception There is one exception to the FWA training and education requirement. FDRs meet the FWA training and education requirements if they met the FWA certification requirement through either: Accreditation as a supplier of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Enrollment in Medicare part A (hospital) or B (medical) Program If you are unsure if this exception applies to you, contact your management team for more information.

9 Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Medicare Learning Network 11 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION PAGE 7 Navigating and Completing This Course Anyone providing health or administrative services to Medicare enrollees must satisfy general compliance and FWA training requirements. You may use this WBT course to satisfy the FWA requirements. This course consists of two lessons and a Post-Assessment. Successfully completing the course requires completing all lessons and scoring 70 percent or higher on the Post-Assessment. After successfully completing the Post-Assessment, you ll get instructions to print your certificate.

10 If you do not successfully complete the course, you can review the course material and retake the Post-Assessment. This course uses cues at various times to provide additional information and functionality. For more information on using these cues, adjusting your screen resolution and suggested browser settings, select HELP . You do not have to complete the course in one session; however, you must complete at least one lesson before exiting the course. You can complete the entire course in about 30 minutes. After you successfully complete this course, you receive instructions on how to print your certificate.