CMS Model Materials—Changes for CY24

CMS issued the CY24 Model Materials last week Released Model Materials include Annual Notice of Change (ANOC); Evidence of Coverage (EOC); ANOC Errata Notice; EOC Errata Notice; Provider Directory; Part D Explanation of Benefits (EOB); Excluded Provider Model, Formulary (Comprehensive and Abridged); Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Rider; Pharmacy Directory; LIS Premium Summary Table; Prescription Transfer…

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2024 AEP – Now is the Time to Prepare!

It may seem early to start preparing for the 2024 Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), but after the Memorial Day holiday, the season comes quickly. Now is the time to prepare by—identifying your resource needs, updating your training programs, and planning for system changes. Don’t wait until July to start these activities; begin now to ensure…

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CMS Reposts CY2023 ANOC & EOC Models

On August 1, CMS reposted the revised Contract Year (CY) 2023 Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC) models due to several identified issues. CMS distributed its “Model Notice Corrections” memo the following day, highlighting many of the changes. This is the first time since 2018 that CMS has provided revised models…

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CMS Model Materials—Significant Changes for CY23

Wow! The CMS model materials were released weeks earlier than previous years, and we’re thankful for that! There are significant changes for CY23: most notably the reduction in length, reorganization, and reduction of tables and language. View the CY23 Models here: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/MarketngModelsStandardDocumentsandEducationalMaterial CMS Model Materials Notable Changes Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)—Notable Changes (applies to…

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