Exception Requests and Partial Counties Policy Clarifications
Guidance for: The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify Medicare Advantage (MA) policy regarding
requests for exceptions to the Health Services Delivery (HSD) criteria and requests for approval
of partial counties.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 15, 2016
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