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2016 Readiness Checklist for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Prescription Drug Plans, and Cost Plans

Guidance for reminding organizations of critical Medicare Part C and D requirements for the Annual Election Period (AEP) and coverage beginning January 1, 2016. A separate 2016 Readiness Checklist for operational Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs) will be forthcoming.

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

Issue Date: March 13, 2015

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