This section provides copies of Medigap bulletins released by CMS from June 2001 to June 2004.  These bulletins address CMS' interpretation of statutory requirements and provisions related to Medigap.  The bulletins also address the responsibilities of the Medigap issuers, rights of Medicare beneficiaries to purchase a Medigap policy, responsibilities of a Medigap issuer for paying claims, as well as other topics of interest.

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Rates for Guaranteed Issue Medigap Policies, Transmittal 01-01, June 2001 (PDF, 14KB) The Status of Medicare Supplemental Insurance Policies after the TRICARE for Life Program is Implemented on 10/01/01, Transmittal 01-02, October 2001 (PDF, 133KB) CMS Guidance on a Beneficiary's Right to Suspend a Medigap Policy while Entitled to Medicaid, Transmittal 01-03, December 2001 (PDF, 35KB) CMS Guidance on TWWIIA Provisions Affecting Medigap Policies, Transmital 01-04, December 2001 (PDF, 42KB) Processing Applications for Medigap Guaranteed Issue Policies and Policies Sold during Open Enrollment Periods, Transmittal 02-01, March 2002 (PDF, 122KB) Medigap Coverage of Outpatient Mental Health Services That Are Subject to the Mental Health Payment Reduction, Transmittal 02-02, December 2002 (PDF, 58KB) Timing of the Six-Month Medigap Open Enrollment Period, and Clarification of the Open Enrollment Rights of Disabled and ESRD Medicare Beneficiaires Whey They Attain Age 65, Transmittal 02-03, December 2002 (PDF, 338KB) Medigap Issuers' Payment Responsibilities Under the Long-Term Care Hospital PPS, Transmittal 03-01, April 2003 (PDF, 223KB) Interaction between COBRA and Medigap Guaranteed Issue Requirements in Situations Involving Termination of Employer Group Coverage, Transmittal 03-02, May 2003 (PDF, 52KB) Medigap Guaranteed Issue Requirements in Situations Involving Termination of Group Health Plan Coverage Because the Employee Retires, Transmittal 04-01, March 2004 (PDF, 208KB) Medigap Coverage of Prescription Drugs or Biologicals Under a Replacement Drug Demonstration Authorized by Section 641(a) of the MMA, Transmittal 04-02, June 2004 (PDF, 25KB)
Related Links Inside CMS
Creditable Coverage Overview
Related Links Outside CMS
National Association of Insurance Commissioners/State Insurance Departments

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