Application Guidance
Guidance for Medicare prescription drug plans (PDPs, MA-PDs, Cost, EGWP, Direct, and PACE) providing important information on the application process.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 20, 2020
This page provides important information on the application process for Medicare prescription drug plans (PDPs, MA-PDs, Cost, EGWP, Direct, and PACE). Please use the Medicare Advantage link in the "Related Links Inside CMS" area on this page to access the Medicare Advantage application materials.
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