(a) Statutory basis.
(1) Section 1862(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Act precludes Medicare payment for services to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under a group health plan with respect to -
(i) A beneficiary entitled to Medicare on the basis of ESRD during the first 18 months of that entitlement;
(ii) A beneficiary who is age 65 or over, entitled to Medicare on the basis of age, and covered under the plan by virtue of his or her current employment status or the current employment status of a spouse of any age; or
(iii) A beneficiary who is under age 65, entitled to Medicare on the basis of disability, and covered under the plan by virtue of his or her current employment status or the current employment status of a family member.
(2) Section 1862(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Act precludes Medicare payment for services to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any of the following:
(i) Workers' compensation.
(ii) Liability insurance.
(iii) No-fault insurance.
(b) Scope. This subpart sets forth general rules that apply to the types of insurance specified in paragraph (a) of this section. Other general rules that apply to group health plans are set forth in subpart E of this part.
[60 FR 45361, Aug. 31, 1995, as amended at 71 FR 9470, Feb. 24, 2006]