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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AN06 Publication ID: Spring 2005 
Title: Medicare Advantage Program--Title II (CMS-4069-F)  
Abstract: This final rule implements title II of the Medicare Modernization Act establishing the Medicare Advantage program that will replace the existing Medicare+Choice program. Medicare Advantage offers improved managed care plans with coordinated care and competitive bidding to promote greater efficiency and responsiveness to Medicare beneficiaries. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 417    42 CFR 422   
Legal Authority: PL108-173, MMA   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/03/2004  69 FR 46866   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/04/2004    
Final Action  01/28/2005  70 FR 4588   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Jane Andrews
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Center for Beneficiary Services Medicare Plan Policy Group, C4-13-01, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Phone:410 786-3133
Email: jandrews@cms.hhs.gov