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Non-Renewal and Service Area Reduction Guidance, Timeline, and Model Final Beneficiary Notice Letters

Guidance for PDP, MA-PD, MA, CCP, PFFS, RPPO, MSA, HCPPs, EGWP and cost-based organizations about their obligation to ensure all affected beneficiaries receive timely notification of a non-renewal or service area reduction of their current plan for CY2009. Also includes Model Final Beneficiary Notification Letters for use by the organizations.

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

Issue Date: August 26, 2008

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