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

Issue Date: July 26, 2016

Program Area: Enrollment and Eligibility (ENR)

Question: Can the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provide the updated Enrollment Manual effective date?

Answer: The Enrollment Manual published on July 19, 2016 is effective on the date of publishing, July 19, 2016. The majority of updated regulation coincides with the 2017 Payment Notice effective in May 2016.

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