Medicare HETS - HETS2025-1 System Release Reminder – 4/5/2025

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Medicare HETS - HETS2025-1 System Release Reminder – 4/5/2025
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HETS 270/271
Medicare HETS 270/271 Submitters: 
 
CMS reminds Submitters of the scheduled installation of the HETS2025-1 release. Please note that 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 HETS2025-1 release is scheduled to be installed beginning at  9:00 AM ET on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The HETS 270/271 system will remain available during the installation. CMS estimates that the installation will be completed and verified by 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, April 5, 2025. MCARE will notify all HETS submitters when the installation is complete.
 
The HETS2025-1 system release will introduce changes to the HETS 270 request and the HETS 271 response.  HETS 270/271 Submitters MUST act and modify your 270 request to continue receiving all available eligibility information. Please carefully review the linked documentation for more information.
 
Please contact the MCARE Help Desk if you have any questions or comments.