What is the Medicare Secondary Payor (MSP) Questionnaire and why must I complete it each time I'm a patient at McDonough District Hospital?

Medicare requires that a series of questions be asked UPON EACH VISIT to a hospital facility, whether you are an inpatient or outpatient. These questions are part of a form called the Medicare Secondary Payor Questionnaire. Each time you arrive at MDH for any type of service (emergency care, outpatient or inpatient), registration staff will ask specific questions to determine which insurance company will be the primary payor for your bill. Medicare is NOT always the primary payor and governmental guidelines demand that hospitals verify if any other insurance coverage could be primary. Examples: If your care is related to an auto accident or work-related accident, the auto insurance coverage or worker's compensation coverage will be primary. If you are working and still retain insurance from your employer, the group insurance will be primary.  more

Medicare requires that a series of questions be asked UPON EACH VISIT to a hospital facility, whether you are an inpatient or outpatient.  more