What is meant by “.the beneficiary be without fault.” when a full or partial waiver of the Medicare recovery amount is under consideration?
“Without fault” refers to the information the beneficiary gave to the provider/supplier/physician or Medicare regarding the details of the accident. The information was correct and complete as far as he/she knew, and; when the Medicare payment was made, the beneficiary believed it to be the right payment for his/her claim.
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