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Medicare Loss Ratio and Expenditures Related to COVID-19 Permissive Actions – Questions and Answers

Guidance for Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations and Part D sponsors of permissive actions and flexibilities they may implement during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency to support efforts that can help curb the spread of the virus and to help ensure MA and Part D enrollees do not experience disruptions in care or in pharmacy and prescription drug access.

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

Issue Date: July 10, 2020

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