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Release of Operational Guidance on Creditable Coverage Period Determinations, the Late Enrollment Penalty, and Late Enrollment Penalty Reconsiderations

Guidance for creditable coverage period determinations, the late enrollment penalty, and late
enrollment penalty reconsiderations

Download the Guidance Document

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

Issue Date: June 12, 2007

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