Change of Mailing Address (CHMA)
CHMA is industry shorthand for updating a provider's official correspondence or mailing address.
Definition
CHMA is industry shorthand for updating a provider's official correspondence or mailing address.
Why it matters
A mailing-address update does not necessarily change the practice location, and each applicable agency or contractor may require separate notice.
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