In its recently issued Final Rule (CMS-9884-F; 90 FR 27074-01; the Final Rule), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized revisions to 45 C.F.R. § 155.220(g)(2) to specify a standard of proof for...more
7/31/2025
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A common question in the context of Medicare Advantage (“MA”) distribution and compensation is how agents and brokers may be compensated for commissions and administrative payments and whether, and to what extent, referral...more
6/21/2023
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