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Distribution of Marketing Materials Outside the Service Area

Guidance for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan Sponsors, and Prescription Drug Plan Sponsors reminding all organizations that marketing activities such as distribution of marketing materials and enrollment is only permitted within the defined service area.

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

Issue Date: September 01, 2006

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