Rule CG-CMS-002
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Rule CG-CMS-002 is one of the checker's regulatory status rules. It cites 42 CFR 422.2262, 42 CFR 423.2262. The reason, source and safer wording are below.
CG-CMS-002 · Warns · Citation checked against stored text
A plan sponsor may not claim it is recommended or endorsed by CMS, Medicare, the Secretary or HHS, and may not misrepresent itself. Applies to sponsors and their agents.
Source: 42 CFR 422.2262 (and 42 CFR 423.2262) bars claiming recommendation or endorsement by CMS, Medicare, the Secretary or HHS
Safer wording: Say only that the organization is approved to participate in or contracted with Medicare, if true. Do not imply government endorsement or affiliation.
42 CFR 422.2262, 42 CFR 423.2262 · Needs counsel review
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