Program_Memos / 2000 / B-00-69

Why This Topic Matters

It helps suppliers and compliance teams understand the general boundaries of Medicare-related marketing and cost-sharing practices so they can reduce fraud-and-abuse risk and align internal procedures with federal program requirements.

Article Sections

1. Overview

   Introduces the compliance topic and the federal authorities referenced in the memorandum. It sets the context for supplier communications and marketing practices involving durable medical equipment and related supplies.

2. Marketing and beneficiary communications

   Discusses general concerns about marketing practices, beneficiary outreach, and repeated supply distribution. It also addresses the role of supplier communications and beneficiary reporting channels.

3. Waivers of coinsurance and deductibles

   Addresses the memorandum’s discussion of financial waivers and related fraud-and-abuse concerns. The section focuses on broader compliance implications for suppliers and advertisers.

4. Effective and implementation dates

   Lists the timing information associated with the memorandum and notes the period for which the guidance applies. It also includes administrative follow-up information.