Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)Manual (Pub. 100-11), Ch. 3
Marketing
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10 – Introduction
The PACE Marketing Guidelines (PMG) interpret and provide guidance on
marketing requirements and related provisions of the Programs of All-
Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) rules (Chapter 42 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 460 (See Appendix 1 for a list of related
laws and regulations). PACE Organizations (PO) must follow all Federal laws
and regulations that impact marketing including, but not limited to those
listed in Appendix 1. POs also must comply with any State specific
requirements. POs must ensure the activities of all subcontractors,
downstream entities, and/or delegated entities are compliant with all
aforementioned laws and regulations.
POs should direct questions regarding a marketing material or practice that
is not addressed in this guidance to their CMS Account Manager (AM).
POs may not begin marketing until their initial application has been
approved, and they have received their signed PACE program agreement.
Additionally, POs may not market new PACE centers or service areas until
they receive their amended, signed program agreement.
20 – Required Information to Be Conveyed Through Marketing
Materials
42 CFR 460.82(a)(1)
20.1 PACE Program Information
The following information must be included in marketing materials provided
to prospective participants, prior to an enrollment decision:
•
An adequate description of the PO’s enrollment and disenrollment
policies and requirements;
•
PACE enrollment procedures;
Note: Additional information on enrollment and disenrollment is
available in the PACE Manual at http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-
Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Internet-Only-Manuals-IOMs-
Items/CMS019036.html
•
Description of benefits and services;
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the
Elderly (PACE)
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Rev. 5, Issued: 10/2/2018
• Premiums; e.g.,
• What you pay for PACE depends on your eligibility under
Medicare and Medicaid.
• If you are eligible for Medicaid, or dually eligible for both
Medicare and Medicaid, you won't pay a monthly premium for
PACE.
• If you don't qualify for Medicaid, but you have Medicare, you'll
be charged a monthly premium for PACE.
• There's no deductible or copayment for any drug, service, or
care approved by your health care team.
• If you don't have Medicare or Medicaid, you can pay for PACE
privately.
• Other information necessary for prospective participants to make an
informed decision about enrollment.
Note: POs do not have to include all of the information outlined in
section 20 in all marketing materials; rather the PO must ensure that
the aggregate of materials received by a prospective participant
contains the required information.
20.2 – Information on the Restriction of Services
42 CFR 460.82(d)(1)
Marketing materials must inform a prospective PACE participant that they
must receive all needed health care services, including primary care and
specialist physician services (other than emergency services), from the PO
or an entity authorized by the PO.
20.3 – Liability for Costs
42 CFR 460.82(d)(2)
All marketing materials must state clearly that PACE participants may be
fully and personally liable for the costs of unauthorized or out-of-PACE
program agreement services.
30 – Marketing Material Identification, Submission, and Review
Process
30.1 – The Marketing Review Process
The PACE Marketing Module in HPMS is an automated tool used to enter,
track, and maintain marketing materials submitted for review and approval.
POs must submit marketing materials subject to CMS review in HPMS. This
includes materials associated with PACE initial or service area expansion
(SAE) applications, and materials created and used by subcontractors on the
PO’s behalf.
The HPMS module facilitates dual reviews by the CMS Regional Office and
the state. Except where otherwise noted, marketing materials must be
reviewed and approved by CMS and the state prior to their use by the PO.
30.2 – PO Responsibilities
42 CFR 460.82(b)
Prior to submission, the PO should ensure all marketing materials are in
accordance with the requirements of this guidance and other CMS and state
issued guidance and instructions. CMS does not review marketing materials
for typographical or grammatical errors, unless such errors render the
materials inaccurate or misleading.
30.3 – Marketing Material Identification
42 CFR 460.82(b)
POs must place a unique marketing material identification (ID) number on all
marketing materials (except as indicated below) to facilitate CMS review and
oversight.
The marketing material ID includes: (1) PO contract number (i.e., HXXXX),
and (2) any series of alpha numeric characters chosen by the PO.
The following marketing materials do not require a marketing material ID:
• ID cards;
• Radio ads; and
• social media comments and posts
30.3.1 – Marketing Material Identification Number for Non-English or
Alternate Format Materials
42 CFR 460.82(b)
Non-English or alternate format materials must be given a unique material
ID using the method outlined above. When submitting these materials in
HPMS, POs must designate that they are non-English or alternate format
versions. See section 30.4.2 for additional information about the submission
of non-English and alternate format materials.
30.4 – Material Submission Process
42 CFR 460.82(b)
POs must select a CMS and state reviewer when submitting materials for
review. POs should refer to the HPMS Marketing Module User Guide for
instructions on how to submit materials in HPMS.
Note: Under certain circumstances, and with prior CMS approval,
materials may be submitted outside of HPMS.
30.4.1 – Submission of Marketing Materials Associated with an Application
42 CFR 460.82(b)(2)
Materials submitted as a part of an initial or a SAE application must:
• Be submitted within 5 days of the application submission; and
• Include the contract number and “Initial Application” or “SAE
Application” in the comments field of the marketing submission (for
example: H1234 Initial Application).
30.4.2 – Submission of Non-English and Alternate Format Materials
42 CFR 460.82(b), 460.82(c)
Non-English and alternate format material must either be based on
previously approved English/standard print versions of the same material, or
include an English translation with the non-English/alternate format material
submission. Both non-English and alternate format materials should be
submitted as alternate format materials in HPMS. If the alternate format
cannot be submitted in HPMS (e.g., braille), the PO should contact its AM
and/or the state point of contact to discuss a different method for
submission.
Note: POs do not need to submit large-print materials as an alternate
format material in HPMS if the only modification to the material is an
increased font size and/or layout changes due to the increased font
size.
Multi-lingual is defined as material that incorporates English and another
language(s). POs should include a note in the HPMS comments field
specifying that the material is multi-lingual. Multi-lingual material should not
be submitted as an alternate format material.
Any revisions that are made to the original English versions of materials
should also be made to the non-English and alternate format versions and
re-submitted in HPMS.
Note: See Appendix 1 for a definition of alternate formats.
30.4.3 – Submission of Websites for Review
42 CFR 460.82(b)
Website content, other than content that would fall under section 80 of this
guidance, must be submitted for review in HPMS. POs should submit a
document that includes a link(s) to any PO website(s) so that CMS may
review the information as it appears on the live or test website. POs may
submit screen shots in lieu of a live website.
The PO should submit updated pages of their website in HPMS for CMS and
state approval. POs must submit links to the updated pages in HPMS and
include their own material ID and date stamp.
POs that have been approved to operate may make their website publicly
available during the CMS review period; however, POs must indicate that the
website is pending CMS review until CMS has either approved or disapproved
the website. If the website, or portions of the website, are disapproved, POs
must submit their revised website to CMS within 20 calendar days, or they
must remove the disapproved content from public view. POs may not post
websites for new PACE centers or service areas until they have received their
amended, signed program agreement.
30.5 – Timeframes for Marketing Review
42 CFR 460.82(b)(3)(i)
Marketing materials will be reviewed within 45 calendar days of submission.
The 45 day period begins on the date of submission in HPMS. Materials that
have been submitted, but not reviewed within the 45-day time frame, are
deemed approved.
Note: Materials associated with an application will be reviewed within
45 days or prior to the due date of the application, whichever comes
firsts.
30.6 – HPMS Material Statuses
42 CFR 460.82(b)
Once reviewed, all marketing materials in HPMS will have an indication of
their status, as: approved, disapproved, withdrawn, alternate format, or
deemed.
Note: If a PO does not have a signed program agreement, all
submitted and approved marketing materials will be considered
conditionally approved, meaning that the material is approved once
the PO receives a signed PACE program agreement. A PO may not
market until it has received a signed program agreement.
30.6.1 – Approved
42 CFR 460.82(b)
Materials marked “approved” may be used in the format in which they were
submitted. CMS retains the right to disapprove previously approved
marketing materials if they are subsequently found to be inaccurate, altered,
or otherwise non-compliant.
30.6.2 – Disapproved
42 CFR 460.82(b)
Materials marked “disapproved” may not be used. A reason for the
disapproval will be included in HPMS.
30.6.3 – Withdrawn
42 CFR 460.82(b)
POs may withdraw a marketing material following submission and review.
POs should submit a written request to their AM stating the reason(s) for the
withdrawal.
30.6.4 – Alternate Format
42 CFR 460.82(b)
Non-English and alternate format materials will be marked as “Alternate
Format” and are not reviewed or given an approval designation by CMS
because they are based on previously approved materials.
30.6.5 – Deemed
42 CFR 460.82(b)
Materials that are submitted, but not reviewed by CMS within 45 days are
deemed approved. The status of “deemed” will be notated on the 46th day.
Materials marked as “deemed” may be used in the format in which they
were submitted.
30.6.6 – Resubmitting Previously Disapproved Materials
42 CFR 460.82(b)
POs may modify and resubmit previously disapproved materials. POs should
highlight changes and/or insert notes regarding all modifications in the
comments section of HPMS. Please see the HPMS Marketing Module User
Guide for additional information.
30.6.7 – Template Materials
42 CFR 460.82(b)
A template includes placeholders for variable data that may be populated by
a PO. Templates allow POs to submit one “master document” with variable
elements tailored to one or multiple PACE centers. Variable elements may
include the PO name, address, telephone number, and/or URL.
POs must submit templates in HPMS and indicate how the variable data will
be populated. POs should insert the name of the field using brackets (e.g.
[PO name]), or by populate the fields with all variables (e.g., [PO name
Center A, PO name Center B, PO name Center C]). Template Materials will
have only one marketing ID number regardless of the number and
combination of variables.
40 – Accessibility and Formatting Requirements
40.1 – Anti Discrimination
42 CFR 460.32(a)(2), 460.82(e)(1), 460.112(a)
POs are prohibited from any discriminatory marketing practices with the
exception of being able to target those individuals who may be eligible for
the PACE program (Chapter 5, Section 20.1 of the PACE Manual). Moreover,
PACE participants have the right not to be discriminated against in the
delivery of required PACE services based on race, ethnicity, national origin,
religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or source
of payment. POs must comply with other anti-discrimination rules and
requirements.
40.2 – Requirements Pertaining to Non-English Speaking Populations
42 CFR 460.82(c)
POs must have interpreter services available to assist non-English or limited
English proficient (LEP) participants. POs must provide printed copies of all
marketing materials to prospective and current participants in English and
any other principal languages of the community, as determined by the state.
40.3 – Accessibility of Marketing Materials/Alternate Formats
42 CFR 460.82(c)(2)
POs must ensure all marketing materials are available in alternate formats
so they are accessible and appropriate for individuals with disabilities (e.g.,
those with visual or hearing impairments). This includes providing
documents in braille, if necessary or requested. Reasonable accommodations
to communicate marketing information must be made in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act (see Appendix 2).
CMS expects that a PO will make the necessary accommodations (i.e.,
provide the alternate format) as expeditiously as possible. A PO may provide
an audio alternative format with the agreement of the current or prospective
participant.
40.4 – Font Size Rule
42 CFR 460.82(e)(2)
All marketing material text, including footnotes, must be printed with a font
size equivalent to or larger than Times New Roman twelve (12)-point. The
equivalency standard applies to both the height and width of the font.
Exceptions to the font size rule, include:
• Television ads;
• ID cards;
• Internal tracking numbers;
• Logos with taglines; and
• Media, such as newspapers and social media, where the PO does not
have control over the font size.
40.5 – Use of Teletypewriter (TTY) Telephone Numbers
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
PO’s must include a TTY telephone number in the same font, size, and style
as the other telephone numbers whenever they list their customer service
telephone number, except as outlined below. POs may use their own TTY
telephone number or a state relay service, as long as the telephone number
is accessible from TTY equipment. TTY customer service telephone numbers
must be toll-free.
TTY telephone numbers do not need to be included in:
• Outdoor advertising (ODA) or banner/banner-like ads; and
• Radio ads and radio sponsorships (e.g., sponsoring an hour of public
radio)
The TTY number used in television ads may be a different font, size, or style
than other telephone numbers to limit confusion.
50 – General Marketing Requirements
50.1 – Messages for Callers on Hold
42 CFR 460.82(a)
Hold time messages that play recorded information and discuss health-
education and general information (e.g., hours of operation, flu shot
reminders) or generic statements such as “Thank you for holding” are not
considered marketing and do not need to be submitted in HPMS for review
or approval.
However, hold time messages that promote the PACE organization or include
benefit information are considered marketing and must be submitted in
HPMS for review and approval. POs are prohibited from using hold time
messages to market other products.
50.2 –Use of Studies, Statistical Data, and Survey Results
42 CFR 460.82(e)(2)
Marketing material that uses or refers to studies, statistical data, or survey
results regarding customer satisfaction, quality, or cost must include the
following information, in text or as a footnote:
• The name of the organization sponsoring the study;
• Information about the PO’s relationship with the entity that conducted
the study; and
• The publication title, date, and page number.
Note: This information should also be included in the comments field in
HPMS.
POs referencing studies or statistical data must include the following in their
HPMS submission(s):
• If a PO uses study data that includes aggregate marketplace
information on several other POs, the PO is not required to submit
data on all POs included in the study. However, the study details, such
as the number of POs included, must be disclosed.
• If a PO references a CMS study, the PO should include reference
information (e.g., publication, date, page number) in the HPMS
Marketing Material Transmittal comments field, or as a comment on a
separate page if the PO is not submitting the materials through HPMS.
The PO is prohibited from using DHHS, CMS, or Medicare logos.
• If a PO references non-CMS sponsored studies, it should submit the
reference(s), sample size, and number of POs surveyed in the HPMS
Marketing Material Transmittal comments.
50.3 – Prohibited Terminology/Statements
42 CFR 460.82(a)(2),(e)(2)
POs may only distribute marketing materials that are accurate and
appropriately represent the PO, PACE Program, its benefits and services.
This requirement extends to contractors that may be directly or indirectly
involved in marketing the PO.
POs may:
• State that the PO is approved to participate in the Medicare/Medicaid
programs and/or that it is authorized to administer Medicare/Medicaid
benefits; and
• Use the term “Medicare covered” or “Medicaid covered” to describe the
benefits and services.
• Compare their PO to another, provided the PO can support them (e.g.,
by studies or statistical data) and such comparisons are factually
based and not misleading.
POs must not:
• Claim within their marketing materials that they are recommended or
endorsed by the DHHS, CMS, or Medicare. This includes use of the
DHHS name and logo, CMS’s name and logo, and the words “Medicare”
or “Medicaid” in a manner that conveys the false impression that such
item is approved, endorsed, or authorized by DHHS or CMS;
• Use absolute superlatives (e.g., “the best,” “highest ranked,” “rated
number 1”) and/or qualified superlatives (e.g., “one of the best,”
“among the highest rank”) unless they are substantiated with
supporting data provided to CMS as part of the marketing review
process or they are used in logos/taglines. The superlatives used and
the data provided must be in context and not mislead consumers; or
50.4 – Product Endorsements/Testimonials
42 CFR 460.82(e)(2)
Product endorsements and testimonials must adhere to the following
guidelines:
• The individual providing the testimonial or endorsement must identify
the PO by name;
• If the endorsement or testimonial is from a PACE participant, the PACE
participant must be enrolled at the time the endorsement or
testimonial was created. POs are reminded that they need to take all
applicable measures to appropriately secure the necessary consent to
use the participant’s statements and/or images. If desired, the PO may
request the participant’s consent to continue using the endorsement in
the case of their death;
• Endorsements or testimonials from family members/care givers are
permitted. The endorsements or testimonials must reference a time
when the participant was enrolled. Family members/care givers may
provide testimonials of deceased participants; however, the time in
which the participant was enrolled in PACE must be referenced in the
testimonial. As with participant endorsements, POs are responsible for
taking applicable measures to appropriately secure consent;
• The endorsement or testimonial cannot use fictitious quotes by
physicians or other health care providers; and
• The PO must clearly state that an individual offering a testimonial or
endorsement was paid, or if the individual offering the testimonial or
endorsement is a paid actor (i.e. “paid actor portrayal”), if applicable.
Note: The re-publication of an individual user’s content or comment from
social media sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn) that
promotes a PO is considered an endorsement or testimonial and must
adhere to the guidance in this section.
50.5 – Marketing of Alternative Care Settings (ACS)
42 CFR 460.82(a), 460.98(b)(2)
When marketing ACSs, POs must make it clear that:
• ACSs are not PACE centers; and
• ACSs offer a more limited set of services than the PACE center.
60 – Outreach and Promotional Activities
60.1 – Prospective Participant Contact
42 CFR 460.82(e)
POs and their subcontractors must not engage in direct, unsolicited contact
with non-referred prospective participants, including outbound calls.
Specifically, POs must not:
• Make unsolicited outbound calls;
• Conduct unsolicited door-to-door marketing;
• Call former participants who have disenrolled, or current participants
who are in the process of disenrolling, as a means of re-enrolling or
retaining these individuals;
• Call prospective participants who attended a PACE marketing or
informational event, unless the individual gave explicit permission at
the event for a follow-up call;
• Advertise outside of the PO’s defined service area unless such
advertising is unavoidable (e.g., advertising in print or broadcast
media with a national audience or with an audience that includes some
individuals outside of the service area); in this instance, the PO should
clearly disclose its service area; or
• Confirm receipt of marketing information unless the marketing
materials were requested by prospective participants, family members,
and/or caregivers.
POs may conduct the following activities:
• Contact their participants or their participants’ family members and/or
caregivers to conduct normal business related to enrollment in PACE,
including calls to participants who have been involuntarily disenrolled
to resolve eligibility issues;
• Call former participants after the disenrollment effective date to
conduct disenrollment surveys for quality improvement purposes.
Disenrollment surveys may be done by phone or sent by mail, but
neither calls nor mailings may include sales or marketing information;
• Call participants who gave explicit permission for a PO to contact
them;
• Provide an opt-out process for participants/family members/caregivers
who no longer wish to receive email communications;
• Return phone calls and messages from prospective participants, family
members, and/or caregivers;
• Contact participants/family members/caregivers via an automated
telephone notification to inform them about general information such
as the availability of flu shots, upcoming PACE changes, and other
important PACE information; and
• Call prospective participants, family members, and/or caregivers based
on referrals from unsolicited contacts.
Note: POs may make an initial follow-up call or mailing based on referrals
from a prospective participant’s family, friends or neighbor, or from
community partners and resources such as social workers, physician offices,
and housing managers. However, if upon initial contact, the prospective
participant/family member/caregiver shows no interest, further contact is
prohibited.
60.2 – Use of Subcontracted or Downstream Entities
42 CFR 460.82(e)(4)
POs are prohibited from using third parties whose sole responsibility is to
directly contact prospective participants to solicit enrollment.
Note: This does not preclude POs from subcontracting administrative
tasks such as printing and web development, nor does it preclude POs
from working with the State Health Insurance Assistance Program
(SHIP) and other community advocates.
60.3 – Nominal Gifts
42 CFR 460.82(e)
POs may offer gifts to prospective participants, provided they:
• Have only Nominal Value (be worth $15 or less) based on the retail
value of the item, with a maximum aggregate of $75 per person, per
year;
Note: POs should track and document items given to current
participants. POs are not required to track pre-enrollment
promotional items on a per person basis; however, they must
not structure pre-enrollment activities so as to avoid the $75 per
year aggregate maximum.
• Are offered to all prospective participants regardless of whether they
enroll and without discrimination;
• Are not be tied directly or indirectly to the provision of any other
covered item or service;
• If a nominal gift is one large gift (e.g., a concert or raffle), the total
retail value must not exceed the nominal per person value based on
attendance. For example, if 10 people are expected to attend an
event, the nominal gift may not be worth more than $150 ($15 for
each of the 10 anticipated attendees). For planning purposes,
anticipated attendance may be used, but must be based on actual
venue size, response rate, or ad circulation; and
• Nominal gifts may not be in the form of cash or other monetary
rebates, even if their worth is $15 or less. Cash gifts include charitable
contributions made on behalf of prospective participants, and those
gift certificates and gift cards that can be readily converted to cash,
regardless of dollar amount.
Note: Additional information regarding gifts and gift cards is available on
the DHHS Office of Inspector General’s (OIG’s) website (available at
http://www.oig.hhs.gov/).
60.4 – Disclaimers Applicable to Advertising that Promotes a Nominal Gift
42 CFR 460.82(e)(3)
POs must include a written statement on all marketing materials promoting
drawings, prizes, or any promise of a free gift that there is no obligation to
enroll in PACE. For example:
• “Eligible for a free drawing and prizes with no obligation”
“Free drawing without obligation”
70 – Websites
70.1 – General Website Requirements
42 CFR 460.82(a)(2), 460.82(b), 460.82(e)
POs may choose to have a website. POs must ensure that their website,
including websites owned by parent companies that include PACE content,
meet all marketing requirements outlined in this chapter. PO websites must
be compliant with web-based technology and information standards for
people with disabilities, including Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
In addition, PO websites must:
• Provide a separate and distinct section for PACE information if the
website includes information regarding other lines of business;
• Notify individuals that they will leave the PO’s PACE-specific
website/section if there is a link to non-PACE information or to a
different website;
• Clearly label all hyperlinks;
• Include a date stamp on each webpage with the date the page was
last updated;
• Include the toll-free customer service number and hours of operation,
TTY number, and either a physical or Post Office Box address;
• Include information on participant rights and responsibilities upon
disenrollment;
• Provide the PO’s service area;
• Include information that the PACE program will be the participant’s
sole service provider and that the PO guarantees access to services,
but not to a specific provider;
• Provide instructions on how to appoint a representative and a link to
the downloadable version of the CMS Appointment of Representative
Form (CMS Form-1696); and
• A description of and information on how to file a grievance and an
appeal by participants, their family members, or representatives. This
must include:
o Phone number(s) for receiving oral requests;
o Mailing address for written requests;
o Fax number for written requests;
o Links, if applicable, to any forms created by the PO for appeals
and grievances; and
o Contact numbers for participants, family members, and/or
representatives to use for process or status questions.
80 – Materials Not Subject to Marketing Review
42 CFR 460.82(b)
CMS views the following as materials largely designed to get the consumer’s
attention and provide contact information for purposes of requesting more
information. POs must ensure that these materials meet applicable
requirements and should have a system to track, maintain these materials
so that they may be made available to CMS upon request.
These are not subject to CMS review and approval and should not be
submitted in HPMS:
• HIPAA Privacy notices (subject to enforcement by the Office for Civil
Rights within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS));
• Press releases that do not include any PACE-specific information (e.g.,
information about benefits, premiums, co-pays, deductible, benefits,
how to enroll, networks, etc.);
• Advertising/Promotional Materials (see Appendix 1);
• Banner and Banner-Like ads (see Appendix 1);
• Outdoor Advertising (ODA) (see Appendix 1);
• Certain participant newsletters, unless sections are used to encourage
enrollment or disenrollment;
• Letterhead/fax coversheets that do not include promotional language;
• General health promotion materials that do not include any specific
PO-related information and are educational in nature (e.g., health
education and disease management materials);
• Materials to educate participants, family members/caregivers, and Ad-
Hoc Participant Communications Materials (see Appendix 1) that are
not being distributed to prospective participants, or lack PACE-specific
information;
• Participant surveys; and
• Newsletters to professional referral sources to keep them up-to-date
on the PACE program.
• Materials that provide information to current participants, family
members, or caregivers, about their current enrollment in the PACE
program or provide non-PACE-specific health information.
• Items such as billboards, bus or bench ads, etc. that advertise the
PO’s name and provide contact information without providing more
detailed information.
Appendix 1 – Definitions
Ad-hoc Participant Communications Materials
Ad-hoc participant communications materials provide information that is
targeted to current participants or a customized/limited subset of
participants. They do not include information about the PO’s benefit
structure. They apply to specific situations, cover participant-specific
processes, or other operational issues. These materials are not marketing
materials.
Advertising/Promotional Materials
Advertising/promotional materials are primarily intended to attract or appeal
to a prospective participant. Advertising/promotional materials contain less
detail than other marketing materials, and may provide benefit information
at a level to entice a prospective participant to request additional
information.
Alternate Formats
Alternate formats are methods/forms of communication used to convey
information to participants with disabilities (e.g., Braille, large print, and
audio). These materials address reasonable accommodation requirements to
communicate marketing information.
Banner and Banner-Like Ads
Banner ads are typically in television ads and flash information quickly
across a screen with the sole purpose of enticing a prospective participant to
contact the PO to enroll or request more information. A “banner-like” ad is
usually in some media other than television (e.g., outdoor advertising and
internet banner ads), and is intended to be very brief and to entice someone
to call the PO or to alert someone that information is forthcoming. These
types of ads are considered informational and are not considered marketing
materials.
Enrollment Materials
Enrollment materials are used to convey information specific to enrollment
and disenrollment. Enrollment materials that are used prior to enrollment
are considered marketing materials (see Appendix 2).
Health Plan Management System (HPMS)
HPMS is a web-enabled information system that supports the
implementation and ongoing operations of POs. HPMS and its software
modules may be used by POs to enter, track, and maintain marketing
materials submitted to CMS for review and approval.
Marketing Materials
Marketing materials are information POs provide to the public about its
program. Marketing materials can be used to educate prospective
participants. These materials must be approved by CMS and the SAA.
Mobile Applications (Apps)
Mobile apps are programs that are typically downloaded and run on a mobile
device. Mobile apps differ from websites in that a website is accessed via a
device’s web browser.
Nominal Value
Nominal value is currently defined by CMS as being worth $15 or less, based
on the retail value of the item in question. Any promotional activity or item
(i.e., gift) offered by POs, including those that will be used to encourage
retention of participants, must be of nominal value.
Note: CMS sets the maximum, not the minimum, for nominal value.
Outdoor Advertising (ODA)
Outdoor advertising is outdoor marketing intended to capture the attention
of a passing audience (e.g., billboards, signs attached to transportation
vehicles), and to influence them to request more detailed information on the
product being advertised.
Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
PACE is a managed care Medicare/Medicaid program authorized under
sections 1894, 1905(a), and 1934 of the Social Security Act and Chapter 42
of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 460 (see Appendix 2).
PACE Program Agreement
A PACE program agreement is an agreement between a PO, CMS, and the
SAA for the operation of a PACE program. A PO may only operate in a state
in accordance with a PACE program agreement.
Template Material
A template material is any marketing material that includes placeholders for
variable data to be populated at a later time.
Website Address
A website address is an address that is typed into an internet browser, also
known as a Universal Resource Locator (URL).
Appendix 2 - Related Laws and Regulations
(Rev. 4, Issued: 08-30-13, Effective: 05-08-13, Implementation: 10-29-13)
Chapter 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 460
The PACE regulations can be found at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/CFR-
2009-title42-vol4/CFR-2009-title42-vol4-part460
Privacy and Confidentiality
Additional information on the HIPAA Privacy Rule and its use and disclosure
requirements can be found at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/
Americans with Disabilities Act
Additional information on the Americans with Disabilities Act can be found at
http://www.ada.gov/
Sections 501 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Additional information on sections 501 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act can be
found at
http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/statutes/sec504.htm and
http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/504/disability_primer_1.html
HPMS, Connectivity Guide and User Instructional Guides
Additional information can be found at https://www.hpms.cms.gov
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
(Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220), August 7, 1998)
All POs that choose to create and maintain an Internet website must ensure that
it is compliant with web-based technology and information standards for people
with disabilities as specified in section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. For
additional information, please go to the following website address:
http://www.section508.gov
Note: These Federal requirements are extended to all POs through the
requirements for non-discrimination under Federal grants and programs
(29 USC §794).
PACE Enrollment and Disenrollment
Additional information on PACE Enrollment and Disenrollment can be found in
the PACE Manual at http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-
Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Internet-Only-Manuals-IOMs-
Items/CMS019036.html
Sections 1894, 1905(a) and 1934 of the Social Security Act
Additional information on the PACE provisions in the Social Security Act can be
found at https://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title18/1894.htm;
https://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title19/1934.htm and
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title19/1905.htm