Welcome to FCSO’s J9 Transition Web site

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced September 12 that First Coast Service Options (FCSO) has been awarded the Medicare Administrative Contractor Jurisdiction 9 (MAC J9) contract. This news means FCSO will be responsible for the combined administration of Part A and Part B Medicare claims payment and related duties in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. FCSO has also subcontracted with Triple-S, Inc., an outgoing Medicare contractor in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to perform certain Part A and Part B functions in Puerto Rico.

Implementation activities are now underway and we will assume full responsibility for the claims processing work in the jurisdiction on March 1, 2009. Our top priority is to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruptions to health care providers. Over the next several months, FCSO will work closely with our team and outgoing contractors Triple-S, Inc and COSVI to identify potential changes as a result of any new MAC J9 contract requirements. We have also launched a comprehensive communications campaign to inform Medicare stakeholders of the latest implementation news and activities.

Stay tuned to FCSO’s J9 Transition Web site.