The CMS Budget Process

Funding is essential to all aspects of CMS functioning, from obtaining the resources or services needed to do your job to paying our Medicare contractors to process claims for services our beneficiaries receive.

By understanding the “big picture” with regard to the budget process, you will be able to:

• Respond quickly to requests for information
  
  
• Ensure that the right information is submitted to the appropriate person and/or place in a timely manner to meet budget deadlines

Refer to the Financial Management e-Resource Center for specific information on your budget responsibilities.