CMS Reminds iQIES Users on PBJ Submission Deadline

CMS on Nov. 12 said due to the upcoming Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly submission deadline, the iQIES Service Center anticipates increased call and email volume through Nov. 14.

The agency reminded providers that all PBJ submissions must be completed in iQIES. For more information visit PBJ Functionality is Now Available in iQIES.

CMS said live phone and email support for meeting the Nov. 14 PBJ deadline will be available through Nov. 13 until 8 p.m. (ET). All files must be submitted by Nov. 14 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Files for Fiscal Quarter 4, with the reporting period of July 1 through Sept. 30, will not be accepted after this deadline.

Questions regarding the PBJ policy information should be directed to nhstaffing@cms.hhs.gov.

Questions regarding iQIES should be directed to the iQIES Service Center at (800) 339-9313, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (ET), by e-mail at: iqies@cms.hhs.gov or by going to CCSQ Support Central at CCSQ Support Central to open a Web Ticket, or Chat with a live agent using CARL.

Please note that Chat support is limited to 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday.  

Comments or questions? Contact Patrick Connole at pconnole@parkplacelive.com.