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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AP24 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Medicare Program; Revisions to the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Programs (CMS-4131-Q) 
Abstract: This rule codifies guidance and makes changes related to the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Programs. The rule codifies guidance for special needs plans and medical savings accounts (MA program), clarifies the prescription drug bidding and novation processes, and clarifies the enrollment, appeals, and marketing processes for both programs. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: State, local, or tribal governments; Private Sector 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 422 and 423   
Legal Authority: MMA (PL 108-173)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/16/2008  73 FR 28556   
NPRM Comment Period End  07/15/2008    
Final Action  09/15/2008  73 FR 54207   
Second Final Action  05/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Federalism: Yes 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Chris McClintick
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Centers for Drug Health Plan Choices, Mail Stop C4-22-04, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-4682
Email: chris.mcclintick@cms.hhs.gov