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Updated Guidance on Creditable Coverage Period Determinations and the Late Enrollment Penalty

Guidance for the update to current guidance on creditable coverage determinations and related late enrollment penalty issues from the Medicare Enrollment and Appeals Group to all Prescription Drug Plan Sponsors, Medicare Advantage organizations, Section 1876 Cost-Based contractors and PACE organizations.

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

Issue Date: April 11, 2008

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