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Disclaimer:
The data on these pages have been compiled from a variety of sources
and as such we cannot guarantee complete accuracy. While every attempt
has been made to ensure the data are correct, we would suggest that
the search engine be used as a guide rather than an authorative
source due to ongoing boundary adjustments and re-calculation of
values.
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| GPARIA Location Category Search Engine |
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Category Definitions:
- Category A – (Least remote category under the GPARIA index. Rural Retention Payments
are generated up to $5,000 upon qualifying (6 years or 24 active quarters) and each
year following 4 more active quarters. An “Active Quarter” is when Medicare billing
is equal to or greater than $4,000 per quarter to a maximum of $20,000 per quarter.)
- Category B – (Rural Retention Payments are generated up to $10,000 upon qualifying
(5 years or 20 active quarters) and each year following 4 more active quarters.
An “Active Quarter” is when Medicare billing is equal to or greater than $4,000
per quarter to a maximum of $20,000 per quarter.)
- Category C – (Rural Retention
Payments are generated up to $15,000 upon qualifying (3 years or 12 active quarters)
and each year following 4 more active quarters. An “Active Quarter” is when Medicare
billing is equal to or greater than $4,000 per quarter to a maximum of $20,000 per
quarter.)
- Category D – (Rural Retention Payments are generated up to $20,000 upon
qualifying (2 years or 8 active quarters) and each year following 4 more active
quarters. An “Active Quarter” is when Medicare billing is equal to or greater than
$4,000 per quarter to a maximum of $20,000 per quarter.)
- Category E – (Most remote
category under the GPARIA index. Rural Retention Payments are generated up to $25,000
upon qualifying (1 year or 4 active quarters) and each year following 4 more active
quarters. An “Active Quarter” is when Medicare billing is equal to or greater than
$4,000 per quarter to a maximum of $20,000 per quarter.)
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Please Note: If the GPARIA Location Category is NOT displayed above then this town has not been deemed ineligible under the Rural Retention Program and doctors working in these towns are not eligible for a payment under the RRP FPS provisions.
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