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42 CFR §417.488

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A risk contract must provide that the HMO or CMP agrees to give notice as follows if the contract is terminated:
  1. (a)At least 60 days before the effective date of termination, to give its Medicare enrollees a written notice that—
    1. (1)Specifies the termination date; and
    2. (2)Describes the alternatives available for obtaining Medicare services after termination.
  2. (b)To pay the cost of the written notices.