Advisory Opinion Procedures / Anti-Kickback Statute Advisory Opinion Procedures / Preliminary Checklist for Anti-Kickback Advisory Opinion Requests

Why This Topic Matters

Advisory opinion requests can be accepted only if the submission meets specified procedural requirements and includes the required documentation and certifications. Understanding the checklist helps organizations prepare a complete request and recognize the categories of information OIG may expect in the filing process.

Article Sections

1. Preliminary checklist for advisory opinion requests

   General introductory guidance on using the OIG checklist and the purpose of the initial review process.

2. Requirements for a complete request

   Submission prerequisites and required supporting information tied to the requestor, the arrangement, parties involved, fees, copies, identifiers, and confidentiality-related statements.

3. Information included in the request

   Categories of background material, descriptions, and operative documents that accompany the request.

4. Certification requirements

   Required signed certification statements and the parties authorized to sign based on the requestor’s organizational form.