Contract Year 2015 Translated Materials Requirements and Methodology
Guidance for instructing sponsors to update the CMS-provided translations consistent with the August 4, 2014 HPMS memo entitled Annual Notice of Change/Evidence of Coverage Corrections/Policy Updates. Sponsors are free to continue to develop their own translations and, as needed, adapt the translations to accommodate the particular language needs of their members.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 09, 2014
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