FAQs
Palmetto GBA is the company that handles Medicare claims on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for your jurisdiction (Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee).
How do I check the status of my Palmetto GBA provider claim? ›
If you have access to claims status and are successfully logged in to eServices, click on the Claims tab. The claims status screen will appear. In addition to the other required fields, you must enter the patient's Medicare number for the claims you seek. The date range for the date of service is optional.
What is palmetto gba submitter id? ›
A Submitter ID is used to transmit EDI transactions to Palmetto GBA. A DDE ID is used to access the Direct Data Entry (DDE) claims processing system to enter claims on-line.
What is palmetto gba eServices? ›
Palmetto GBA is pleased to offer eServices, our free Internet-based, provider self-service portal. The eServices application provides information access over the Web for the following online services: Eligibility. Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) Lookup. Claims Status.
What does gba stand for in insurance? ›
Group Benefits Associate—GBA
The Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation is valuable education for those working with health and other group benefits.
What states are covered by Palmetto GBA? ›
Palmetto GBA processes Part A, fee-for-service Medicare claims for Medicare beneficiaries through home health agencies and hospices in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and ...
Does Palmetto GBA accept paper claims? ›
Claims may be filed to Palmetto GBA electronically (this applies to most Medicare providers) or on paper if certain conditions or exceptions exist (PDF). For additional assistance, please review the EDI Enrollment Instruction Guide Module.
How do I contact Palmetto GBA provider enrollment? ›
Provider Contact Center (PCC) – Call 888–355–9165
Call our Provider Contact Center for Customer Service inquiries, technical support for EDI and the eServices portal, provider enrollment inquiries, and to request a telephone reopening.
What is the timely filing limit for Palmetto GBA corrected claims? ›
Rejected claims must be corrected and resubmitted no later than 12 months from the date of service.
Where can I find my submitter ID? ›
If you completed your EDI enrollment through EDISS, your can easily retrieve your Submitter ID from the EDISS Connect website. NOTE: Submitter IDs are required for any Medicare within the Noridian Jurisdiction, such as California.
Also verify that your provider has an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) agreement on file with Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare. Electronic claims for providers who are enrolled to submit electronic claims to Railroad Medicare should be submitted using EMC payer number 00882.
What is the provider submitter ID? ›
A Submitter ID is an additional identifier number used specifically for the electronic claims submission process.
What type of insurance is Palmetto GBA? ›
Palmetto GBA is the Railroad Specialty Medicare Administrative Contractor (RRB SMAC) and processes Part B claims for Railroad Retirement beneficiaries nationwide.
Is Palmetto Medicare or Medicaid? ›
On August 29, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Palmetto GBA, LLC (Palmetto) has been awarded a contract for the administration of Medicare Fee-for-Service claims in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee.
Where is Palmetto, GBA located? ›
Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, and part of the Celerian Group, our more than 2,300 associates in offices in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina create value for government and commercial customers every day.
What is Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare? ›
Palmetto GBA is the Railroad Specialty Medicare Administrative Contractor (RRB SMAC) and processes Part B claims for Railroad Retirement beneficiaries nationwide. Palmetto GBA is contracted by the RRB.
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What is another name for Medicare Supplement? ›
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) is extra insurance you can buy from a private company that helps pay your share of costs.
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