Medicare Managed Care Manual (Pub. 100-16), Ch. 11 § 40
Term and Effective Date of an MA Contract
40 - Term and Effective Date of an MA Contract
(Rev. 79, Issued 02-17-06, Effective Date 02-17-06)
An MA contract is effective on the date specified in the contract between the MA
organization and CMS.
Each MA contract is for a period of at least 12 months.