Rule CG-MED-009
Regulatory status: what rule CG-MED-009 checks
Rule CG-MED-009 is one of the checker's regulatory status rules. It cites 42 CFR 422.2263, 42 CFR 422.2264 and more. The reason, source and safer wording are below.
CG-MED-009 · Blocks approval · Citation checked against stored text
Medicare marketing that offers free gifts for a Medicare number, claims a plan covers everything, urges action in hours, or switches a plan without consent violates CMS marketing and telemarketing rules.
Source: 42 CFR 422.2263 (Medicare Advantage marketing); 42 CFR 422.2264 (permitted contact); Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 CFR Part 310
Safer wording: Do not use urgency, free-gift offers or coverage absolutes. Never take a Medicare number to enroll or switch without a documented request, and use the CMS required disclaimers.
42 CFR 422.2263, 42 CFR 422.2264, 16 CFR Part 310 · Needs counsel review
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