Quick Takeaways for Labs
If the government shutdown lasts 14 days or less, Medicare payments won’t be delayed because the normal 14-day payment floor absorbs the hold. If the shutdown lasts 20 days, payments will be delayed about 5 business days (starting October 21) and claims from Oct 1–20 will be paid out in a rolling order, creating a short-term backlog.
What This Means for Your Lab
No delays if shutdown lasts 14 days or less.
Delays of about 5 business days if shutdown stretches to 20 days.
Expect a rolling catch-up starting Oct 21, with backlog payments processed over several weeks.
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