CMS reminds submitters of the scheduled installation of the HETS2024-1 release. This installation will not cause an outage to the Medicare HETS 270/271 eligibility system, but submitters may note minor performance or connectivity issues during the installation. The HETS2024-1 release is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The HETS 270/271 system will remain available during the installation. CMS estimates that the installation will be completed and verified by 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, April 6, 2024. MCARE will notify all HETS submitters when the installation is complete.
The HETS2024-1 system release will introduce changes to the HETS 270 request and 271 response. HETS 270/271 Submitters should carefully review the linked documentation to prepare for this release.
Please contact the MCARE Help Desk if you have any questions or comments.