Rule CG-CMS-001

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Rule CG-CMS-001 is one of the checker's superiority rules. It cites 42 CFR 422.2262, 42 CFR 423.2262. The reason, source and safer wording are below.

CG-CMS-001 · Warns · Citation checked against stored text
Medicare Advantage and Part D sponsors may not use superlatives in plan communications unless the material also cites supporting data from the current or prior contract year. Applies to sponsors and their agents.
Source: 42 CFR 422.2262 (and the Part D parallel 42 CFR 423.2262) bars superlatives in plan communications unless supporting documentation is referenced in the material
Safer wording: Drop the superlative, or cite the current or prior contract year data or study that supports it right in the ad.
42 CFR 422.2262, 42 CFR 423.2262 · Needs counsel review

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