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Only 11 Days Left to Change to Using a Network Service Vendor
Beginning May 1, 2011, the direct dial-up connections and protocols to the CEDI Gateway will no longer be supported.
In response to concerns with the security of existing direct dial-up and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) File Transfer Protocol (FTP) service, National Government Services CEDI is eliminating the direct dial-up options and is requiring the use of a network service vendor (NSV) for access to the CEDI Gateway.
NSVs provide a variety of connectivity options including internet, Secure FTP, and dial-up service should a trading partner wish to continue with the dial-up option. In addition to the added security, NSVs offer faster and more reliable connections than the direct dial-up methods. This connectivity solution aligns our Trading Partner community with CMS direction for connectivity to the durable medical equipment Medicare administrative contractors (DME MACs) for online Claim Status Inquiry (CSI) access and to submit 270/271 eligibility transaction to the CMS Data Center.
Suppliers who are using a NSV listed below to connect to the DME MACs Claim Status Inquiry (referred to as CSI, VPIQ, and/or PINQ), should contact their NSV for instructions on how to setup the additional access to CEDI.
Enrollment Forms do NOT need to be completed to make the transition to using a NSV. Once setup with the NSV is completed, transmission of files using their connection may begin.
PC-ACE Pro32 Software Users: CEDI will continue to support PC-ACE Pro32; however, suppliers who are using the software must also transition to an NSV for connectivity to continue exchanging electronic transactions with CEDI.
Trading Partners and suppliers are encouraged to contact the NSVs directly for additional pricing structures not listed on the NSVs Web site that will better fit the needs of the Trading Partner/supplier.
We encourage you to begin your research with our NSVs as quickly as possible to ensure your transition is completed with no disruption of service. The National Government Services approved NSVs are listed below and can also be found on the CEDI Web site www.NGSCEDI.com under Telecommunications.
Please contact the National Government Services CEDI Help Desk at ngs.cedihelpdesk@wellpoint.com or 866-311-9184 if you have any additional questions regarding this initiative.
Post Date 04/20/11
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