Next Generation Voluntary Alignment.pdf

1. What is a Next Generation ACO?
Voluntary groups of doctors, hospitals, and healthcare professionals providing coordinated, high-quality care to Medicare patients. Services may include medication management, preventive care, and community resources.

2. Why did beneficiaries receive a letter and form?
Beneficiaries received a letter if their doctors are affiliated with a participating Next Generation ACO. The form confirms the beneficiary's relationship with their physician for better coordinated care. Beneficiaries can still see any other doctor.

3. Why refer to an unfamiliar organization?
The Next Generation ACO is the entity coordinating care among various providers, including the beneficiary's doctor. Contact them for clarification if needed.

4. Will Medicare change my doctor?
No. Receiving or signing the form does not affect Medicare benefits or the beneficiary’s doctor. It helps doctors coordinate care better by confirming the Next Generation ACO as the main point of care.

5. Incorrect doctor listed on the form?
Do not sign the form if it contains an incorrect doctor. Contact the Next Generation ACO to request a corrected form listing the correct practice.

6. Can others in my household get the form too?
Any Original Medicare beneficiary can request a form by contacting the listed Next Generation ACO. Share contact info with interested parties.

7. What happens if I don’t fill out the form?
The form is optional. Your Medicare benefits and doctor choices remain unchanged.

8. Can I change my decision after mailing the form?
Contact the Next Generation ACO using the provided phone number to reverse your decision if you change your mind about receiving care from the listed practice.

9. Why should I fill out the form?
Next Generation ACOs coordinate patient care and offer additional services. Signing the form confirms continued coordination if desired; otherwise, contact the ACO for more information.

10. Who can answer additional questions?
Call 1-800-MEDICARE or email [email protected].

11. Where can I learn more about Next Generation ACOs?
Visit the CMS website at http://www.medicare.gov/acos.html and https://innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/Next-Generation-ACO-Model/.