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Instructions for Obtaining Electronic Signature and Attestation Access in the Health Plan Management System (HPMS) for Contract Year (CY) 2012

Guidance for all Current and Prospective Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plan, Cost, and PACE Organizations regarding electronic signature process for all contract-related documents, including contracts, addenda, and benefit attestations, as well as the agent/broker compensation attestations.

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

Issue Date: May 27, 2011

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