Definitive Contract 75FCMC20C0026

This is a $666,667,978.94 definitive contract awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to National Government Services, Inc. to provide Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) services for Jurisdiction 6, which includes Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The contract, which was awarded on August 1, 2020 and runs through July 31, 2027, involves claims processing and payment services for Medicare Part A and Part B, as well as home health and hospice claims in several additional states and territories. This contract was not set aside for any particular business size or type.

As the prime contractor, National Government Services, Inc. has engaged several subcontractors to support the delivery of services, including Allison Payment Systems LLC for print and mail services, Reed & Associates, CPAs, Inc. for auditing and consulting, Federal Hearings And Appeals Services, LLC for medical record peer review and appeals support, Palmetto GBA, LLC for implementation of the ACE tool and software licenses, Iron Mountain Information Management LLC for records management, and other firms for specialized services. This contract is part of CMS's broader effort to administer the Medicare program through regional MAC contracts.