The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced
through a fact sheet released on October 31
that it is again delaying the new Medicare Part D rule requiring
physicians and other prescribers to enroll in Medicare before
prescribing drugs under Medicare Part D.
The rule was finalized in March 2014, but its enforcement date has
been delayed four times since then. CMS announced that it will
implement a multifaceted, phased approach, delaying the full
enforcement date from February 1, 2017 to January 1, 2019.
While CMS says it is committed to the implementation of the
prescriber enrollment requirements, it also recognizes the need to
minimize the impact on the beneficiary population and ensure that
beneficiaries have access to the care they need. More information
on Part D prescriber enrollment is available on the CMS website.
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