- BCRC is a division of the CMS that is responsible for coordinating the payment of benefits for Medicare beneficiaries who are also covered by other insurance plans. This may include private insurance plans, employer-sponsored plans, or state-sponsored plans such as Medicaid.
- The BCRC is responsible for ensuring that Medicare is the secondary payer for beneficiaries who have other insurance coverage, and that the other insurance plan pays its share of the beneficiary’s medical bills before Medicare pays its share. The BCRC also works to recover any overpayments that may have been made by Medicare on behalf of a beneficiary.
- If a Medicare beneficiary has other insurance coverage, it is important to know that they are required to notify Medicare of their other insurance. The beneficiary can do this by completing a Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) questionnaire and submitting it to the BCRC. This will help the BCRC determine how their benefits should be coordinated and will ensure that they receive the appropriate level of coverage.
