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Model Notice Letters Creditable Coverage Model Notice Letters

Guidance for entities that provide prescription drug coverage to Medicare Part D eligible individuals that they must notify these individuals whether the drug coverage they have is creditable or non-creditable.

Final

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

Issue Date: February 11, 2020

Creditable Coverage Model Notice Letters

Entities that provide prescription drug coverage to Medicare Part D eligible individuals must notify these individuals whether the drug coverage they have is creditable or non-creditable.

Entities may modify the Model Disclosure Notices provided on this page under "Downloads" to notify affected individuals whether their drug coverage is creditable or non-creditable.

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