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changes have occurred, a provider or supplier would simply
sign, date, and return the revalidation application.” In
addition, we stated in the provisions of the final rule
that, “We will contact all providers and suppliers directly
as to when their 5-year revalidation cycle starts beginning
with those providers and suppliers currently enrolled in
the Medicare program but that have not submitted a
completed enrollment application. The revalidation process
would ensure that we collect and maintain complete and
current information on all Medicare providers and suppliers
and ensure continued compliance with Medicare requirements.
In addition, this process further ensures that Medicare
beneficiaries are receiving items or services furnished
only by legitimate providers and suppliers, and strengthens
our ability to protect the Medicare Trust Funds.”
In response to a comment in the June 27, 2008 final
rule (73 FR 36448), we stated, “Therefore, providers and
suppliers that enrolled in the Medicare program prior to
2003, but who have not completed a Medicare enrollment
application since then, have had more than 2 years to come
into voluntary compliance with our enrollment criteria by
submitting a complete enrollment application. With this
final rule, we are again notifying physicians, providers,
and suppliers that they may voluntarily complete and submit
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