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U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines 2-9-2022
Provide operational instructions to support regulatory policies surrounding Medicare Part C & D plan marketing.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 09, 2022
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.
Date Published: 2/18/2022