Additionally, the Office manages the Bureau's weekly provider payment and administrative budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable and support services activities. Grants Management determines the weekly funds available for provider payments. The Office keys the amount of available funds and the distribution criteria weekly. The office Support staff performs the general administrative functions. Provider technical assistance is provided on an as needed basis.
Technical assistance is provided on an as needed basis.
This Unit is responsible for tracking all amounts due the Bureau by Providers. This Unit is responsible for purchasing Medicare Part A and Part B premiums for dually eligible Medicaid recipients. The original system was designed in the late 1970s and installed in early 1980. The system was only enhanced to comply with Federal reporting and other NMS changes over the years. These subsystems will be enhanced to meet HCFA's National Provider Identifier requirements and year 2000 compliance.