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Expands Option to Guarantee Eligibility for Individuals in Managed Care

Guidance for : This letter is one of several providing policy guidance and clarification for the recent legislative changes under the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997. Specifically, the purpose of this letter is to inform you that Section 4709 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 made changes to the 6 months guaranteed eligibility for individuals enrolled in managed care.

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Final

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

Issue Date: October 06, 1997

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