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<p>Death Periodic Data Matching (PDM) Update for Issuers</p>\r\n

Guidance for issuers describing the Death Periodic Data Matching (PDM) process, where the FFE identifies deceased enrollees and automatically terminates coverage retroactive to the date of death.\r\n

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: September 12, 2022

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