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Death Periodic Data Matching (PDM) Update for Issuers

Guidance for issuers describing the Death Periodic Data Matching (PDM) process, where the FFE identifies deceased enrollees and automatically terminates coverage retroactive to the date of death.

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Final

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

Issue Date: September 12, 2022

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