CHC-MCO Outreach Activities. a. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from engaging in Marketing activities associated with Enrollment into the CHC-MCO, except as provided below. Marketing is any interaction with a potential Participant who is not enrolled in the CHC-MCO, that can reasonably be interpreted as intended to: 1. Influence a potential Participant to enroll in the CHC-MCO, 2. Persuade a potential Participant to change enrollment from another managed care organization in CHC to the CHC-MCO contacting the potential Participant, or 3. Dissuade a potential Participant from enrolling with another managed care organization in CHC and enrolling with the CHC- MCO contacting the potential Participant. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from subcontracting with an outside entity to engage in outreach activities associated with any form of Enrollment to Potential Participants. The CHC-MCO must not engage in outreach activities associated with Enrollments at the following locations and activities: • CAOs • Providers' offices • Malls, Commercial, or retail establishments • Hospitals • NFs • Adult Day Centers • Senior Centers • Check cashing establishments • Door-to-door visitations • Telemarketing • Direct Mail • Community Centers • Churches • Emails • Texting b. The CHC-MCO may market its approved, companion D-SNP product to Dual Eligible Participants. c. The CHC-MCO, either individually or as a joint effort with other CHC-MCOs in the zone, may use commonly accepted media methods for the advertisement of quality initiatives, educational outreach, and health- related materials and activities. The CHC-MCO may not include, in administrative costs reported to the Department, the cost of advertisements in mass media, including but not limited to television, radio, billboards, the Internet and printed media for purposes other than noted above unless specific prior approval is provided by the Department. The CHC-MCO must obtain from the Department advance written approval of any advertising placed in mass media. d. The CHC-MCO may participate in or sponsor health fairs or community events. The Department may set limits on contributions and payments made to non-profit groups in connection with health fairs or community events and requires advance written approval for contributions and payments of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) or more. The Department will consider participation or sponsorship when the CHC-MCO submits a written request thirty (30) days in advance of the event or fair, thus allowing the Department reasonable time to review the request and provide timely advance written approval. All contributions and payments are subject to audit by the Department and its designees. e. The CHC-MCO may offer items of little or no intrinsic value such as trinkets with promotional CHC-MCO logos at approved health fairs or other approved community events. The CHC-MCO must make such items available to the general public; such items may not exceed Five Dollars ($5.00) in retail value and must not be connected in any way to Enrollment activity. All such items are subject to advance written approval by the Department. f. As permitted by Section V.A.4, Expanded Services and Value-Added Services, the CHC-MCO may offer Participants Expanded or Value-Added Services and is permitted to feature such Services in approved outreach materials. g. The CHC-MCO may offer Participants consumer incentives only if they are directly related to improving health outcomes. The CHC-MCO may not use an incentive to influence a Participant to receive any item or service from a Provider, practitioner, or supplier. In addition, the incentive cannot exceed the total cost of the service being provided. The CHC-MCO must receive advance written approval from the Department prior to offering a Participant incentive. h. Unless approved by the Department, CHC-MCOs are not permitted to directly provide products of value unless they are health-related and are prescribed by a licensed Provider. CHC-MCOs may not offer Participants coupons for products of value. i. Except where review and approval are specifically required, the Department may review any and all other outreach activities and advertising materials and procedures used by the CHC-MCO, including all outreach activities, advertising materials, and corporate initiatives that are likely to reach MA Beneficiaries. In addition to any other sanctions, the Department may impose monetary penalties or restrict Enrollment if the Department determines the CHC-MCO used unapproved outreach materials or engaged in unapproved outreach practices. The Department may suspend all outreach activities and the completion of applications for new Participants. Such suspensions may be imposed for a period of up to sixty (60) days from notification by the Department to the CHC-MCO citing the violation. j. The CHC-MCO may not under any conditions use the Department's eligibility system to identify and market to individuals participating in the LIFE Program or enrolled in another CHC-MCO. The CHC-MCO may not share or sell Participant lists for any purpose, with the limited exception of sharing Participant information with Affiliates or subcontractors under Department-approved arrangements to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement. k. The CHC-MCO must submit a plan for advertising, sponsorship, and outreach procedures to the Department for advance written approval in accordance with Exhibit I, Guidelines for CHC-MCO Advertising, Sponsorships, and Outreach. l. The CHC-MCO must conduct and participate in Department Provider and Participant outreach efforts.
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Samples: Community Healthchoices Agreement, Community Healthchoices Agreement
CHC-MCO Outreach Activities. a. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from engaging in Marketing activities associated with Enrollment into the CHC-MCO, except as provided below. Marketing is any interaction with a potential Participant who is not enrolled in the CHC-MCO, that can reasonably be interpreted as intended to:
1. Influence a potential Participant to enroll in the CHC-MCO,
2. Persuade a potential Participant to change enrollment from another managed care organization in CHC to the CHC-MCO contacting the potential Participant, or
3. Dissuade a potential Participant from enrolling with another managed care organization in CHC and enrolling with the CHC- MCO contacting the potential Participant. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from subcontracting with an outside entity to engage in outreach activities associated with any form of Enrollment to Potential Participants. The CHC-MCO must not engage in outreach activities associated with Enrollments at the following locations and activities: • CAOs • Providers' offices • Malls, Commercial, /Commercial or retail establishments • Hospitals • NFs Nursing Facilities • Adult Day Centers • Senior Centers • Check cashing establishments • Door-to-door visitations • Telemarketing • Direct Mail • Community Centers • Churches • Emails • TextingDirect Mail
b. The CHC-MCO may market its approved, companion D-SNP product to Full Dual Eligible CHC-MCO Participants.
c. The CHC-MCO, either individually or as a joint effort with other CHC-MCOs in the zone, may use commonly accepted media methods for the advertisement of quality initiatives, educational outreach, and health- related materials and activities. The CHC-MCO may not include, in administrative costs reported to the Department, the cost of advertisements in mass media, including but not limited to television, radio, billboards, the Internet and printed media for purposes other than noted above unless specific prior approval is provided by the Department. The CHC-MCO must obtain from the Department advance written approval of any advertising placed in mass media.
d. The CHC-MCO may participate in or sponsor health fairs or community events. The Department may set limits on contributions and payments made to non-profit groups in connection with health fairs or community events and requires advance written approval for contributions and payments of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) 2,000.00 or more. The Department will consider participation or sponsorship when the CHC-MCO submits a written request thirty (30) days in advance of the event or fair, thus allowing the Department reasonable time to review the request and provide timely advance written approval. All contributions and payments are subject to audit by the Department and its designeesDepartment.
e. The CHC-MCO may offer items of little or no intrinsic value such as trinkets with promotional CHC-MCO logos at approved health fairs or other approved community events. The CHC-MCO must make such items available to the general public; such public and items may not exceed Five Dollars ($5.00) 5.00 in retail value and must not be connected in any way to Enrollment activity. All such items are subject to advance written approval by the Department.
f. As permitted by Section V.A.4, V.A.4 Expanded Services and or Value-Added ServicesService, the CHC-MCO may offer Participants Expanded or Value-Added Services and is permitted to feature such Services in approved outreach materials.
g. The CHC-MCO may offer Participants consumer incentives only if they are directly related to improving health outcomes. The CHC-MCO may not use an incentive to influence a Participant to receive any item or service from a particular Provider, practitioner, practitioner or supplier. In addition, the incentive cannot exceed the total cost of the service being provided. The CHC-MCO must receive advance written approval from the Department prior to offering a Participant incentive.
h. Unless approved by the Department, CHC-MCOs are not permitted to directly provide products of value unless they are health-related and are prescribed by a licensed Provider. CHC-MCOs may not offer Participants Participant coupons for products of value.
i. Except where review and approval are is specifically required, the Department may review any and all other outreach activities and advertising materials and procedures used by the CHC-MCO, including all outreach activities, advertising materials, and corporate initiatives that are likely to reach MA Beneficiaries. In addition to any other sanctions, the Department may impose monetary penalties or restrict Enrollment if the Department determines the CHC-MCO used unapproved outreach materials or engaged in unapproved outreach practices. The Department may suspend all outreach activities and the completion of applications for new Participants. Such suspensions may be imposed for a period of up to sixty (60) days from notification by the Department to the CHC-MCO citing the violation.
j. The CHC-MCO may not not, under any conditions use the Department's eligibility system to identify and market to individuals participating in the LIFE Program or enrolled in another CHC-MCO. The CHC-MCO may not share or sell Participant lists for any purpose, with the limited exception of sharing Participant information with Affiliates or subcontractors under Department-Department approved arrangements to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement.
k. The CHC-MCO must submit a plan for advertising, sponsorship, and outreach procedures to the Department for advance written approval in accordance with Exhibit I, O Guidelines for CHC-MCO Advertising, Sponsorships, and Outreach.
l. The CHC-MCO must conduct and participate in Department D epar t m ent Provider and Participant outreach efforts.
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Samples: Community Healthchoices Agreement
CHC-MCO Outreach Activities. a. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from engaging in Marketing activities associated with Enrollment into the CHC-MCO, except as provided below. Marketing is any interaction with a potential Participant who is not enrolled in the CHC-MCO, that can reasonably be interpreted as intended to:
1. Influence a potential Participant to enroll in the CHC-MCO,
2. Persuade a potential Participant to change enrollment from another managed care organization in CHC to the CHC-MCO contacting the potential Participant, or
3. Dissuade a potential Participant from enrolling with another managed care organization in CHC and enrolling with the CHC- MCO contacting the potential Participant. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from subcontracting with an outside entity to engage in outreach activities associated with any form of Enrollment to Potential Participants. The CHC-MCO must not engage in outreach activities associated with Enrollments at the following locations and activities: • CAOs • Providers' offices • Malls, Commercial, or retail establishments • Hospitals • NFs • Adult Day Centers • Senior Centers • Check cashing establishments • Door-to-door visitations • Telemarketing • Direct Mail • Community Centers • Churches • Emails • Texting
b. The CHC-MCO may market its approved, companion D-SNP product to Dual Eligible Participants.
c. The CHC-MCO, either individually or as a joint effort with other CHC-MCOs in the zone, may use commonly accepted media methods for the advertisement of quality initiatives, educational outreach, and health- related materials and activities. The CHC-MCO may not include, in administrative costs reported to the Department, the cost of advertisements in mass media, including but not limited to television, radio, billboards, the Internet and printed media for purposes other than noted above unless specific prior approval is provided by the Department. The CHC-MCO must obtain from the Department advance written approval of any advertising placed in mass media.
d. The CHC-MCO may participate in or sponsor health fairs or community events. The Department may set limits on contributions and payments made to non-profit groups in connection with health fairs or community events and requires advance written approval for contributions and payments of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) or more. The Department will consider participation or sponsorship when the CHC-MCO submits a written request thirty (30) days in advance of the event or fair, thus allowing the Department reasonable time to review the request and provide timely advance written approval. All contributions and payments are subject to audit by the Department and its designees.
e. The CHC-MCO may offer items of little or no intrinsic value such as trinkets with promotional CHC-MCO logos at approved health fairs or other approved community events. The CHC-MCO must make such items available to the general public; such items may not exceed Five Dollars ($5.00) in retail value and must not be connected in any way to Enrollment activity. All such items are subject to advance written approval by the Department.
f. As permitted by Section V.A.4, Expanded Services and Value-Added Services, the CHC-MCO may offer Participants Expanded or Value-Added Services and is permitted to feature such Services in approved outreach materials.
g. The CHC-MCO may offer Participants consumer incentives only if they are directly related to improving health outcomes. The CHC-MCO may not use an incentive to influence a Participant to receive any item or service from a Provider, practitioner, or supplier. In addition, the incentive cannot exceed the total cost of the service being provided. The CHC-MCO must receive advance written approval from the Department prior to offering a Participant incentive. CHC-MCOs must comply with any managed care ops memos related to Participant incentives.
h. Unless approved by the Department, CHC-MCOs are not permitted to directly provide products of value unless they are health-related and are prescribed by a licensed Provider. CHC-MCOs may not offer Participants coupons for products of value.
i. Except where review and approval are specifically required, the Department may review any and all other outreach activities and advertising materials and procedures used by the CHC-MCO, including all outreach activities, advertising materials, and corporate initiatives that are likely to reach MA Beneficiaries. In addition to any other sanctions, the Department may impose monetary penalties or restrict Enrollment if the Department determines the CHC-MCO used unapproved outreach materials or engaged in unapproved outreach practices. The Department may suspend all outreach activities and the completion of applications for new Participants. Such suspensions may be imposed for a period of up to sixty (60) days from notification by the Department to the CHC-MCO citing the violation.
j. The CHC-MCO may not under any conditions use the Department's eligibility system to identify and market to individuals participating in the LIFE Program or enrolled in another CHC-MCO. The CHC-MCO may not share or sell Participant lists for any purpose, with the limited exception of sharing Participant information with Affiliates or subcontractors under Department-approved arrangements to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement.
k. The CHC-MCO must submit a plan for advertising, sponsorship, and outreach procedures to the Department for advance written approval in accordance with Exhibit I, Guidelines for CHC-MCO Advertising, Sponsorships, and Outreach.
l. The CHC-MCO must conduct and participate in Department Provider and Participant outreach efforts.
m. The CHC-MCO shall include the following statement or a substantially similar statement in all marketing materials in boldface type: “Your managed care plan may not cover all your health care expenses. Read your participant handbook carefully to determine which health care services are covered.”
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Samples: Community Healthchoices Agreement
CHC-MCO Outreach Activities. a. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from engaging in Marketing activities associated with Enrollment into the CHC-MCO, except as provided below. Marketing is any interaction with a potential Participant who is not enrolled in the CHC-MCO, that can reasonably be interpreted as intended to:
1. Influence a potential Participant to enroll in the CHC-MCO,
2. Persuade a potential Participant to change enrollment from another managed care organization in CHC to the CHC-MCO contacting the potential Participant, or
3. Dissuade a potential Participant from enrolling with another managed care organization in CHC and enrolling with the CHC- MCO contacting the potential Participant. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from subcontracting with an outside entity to engage in outreach activities associated with any form of Enrollment to Potential Participants. The CHC-MCO must not engage in outreach activities associated with Enrollments at the following locations and activities: • CAOs • Providers' offices • Malls, Commercial, or retail establishments • Hospitals • NFs • Adult Day Centers • Senior Centers • Check cashing establishments • Door-to-door visitations • Telemarketing • Direct Mail • Community Centers • Churches • Emails • Texting
b. The CHC-MCO may market its approved, companion D-SNP product to Dual Eligible Participants.
c. The CHC-MCO, either individually or as a joint effort with other CHC-MCOs in the zone, may use commonly accepted media methods for the advertisement of quality initiatives, educational outreach, and health- related materials and activities. The CHC-MCO may not include, in administrative costs reported to the Department, the cost of advertisements in mass media, including but not limited to television, radio, billboards, the Internet and printed media for purposes other than noted above unless specific prior approval is provided by the Department. The CHC-MCO must obtain from the Department advance written approval of any advertising placed in mass media.
d. The CHC-MCO may participate in or sponsor health fairs or community events. The Department may set limits on contributions and payments made to non-profit groups in connection with health fairs or community events and requires advance written approval for contributions and payments of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) or more. The Department will consider participation or sponsorship when the CHC-MCO submits a written request thirty (30) days in advance of the event or fair, thus allowing the Department reasonable time to review the request and provide timely advance written approval. All contributions and payments are subject to audit by the Department and its designees.
e. The CHC-MCO may offer items of little or no intrinsic value such as trinkets with promotional CHC-MCO logos at approved health fairs or other approved community events. The CHC-MCO must make such items available to the general public; such items may not exceed Five Dollars ($5.00) in retail value and must not be connected in any way to Enrollment activity. All such items are subject to advance written approval by the Department.
f. As permitted by Section V.A.4, Expanded Services and Value-Added Services, the CHC-MCO may offer Participants Expanded or Value-Added Services and is permitted to feature such Services in approved outreach materials.
g. The CHC-MCO may offer Participants consumer incentives only if they are directly related to improving health outcomes. The CHC-MCO may not use an incentive to influence a Participant to receive any item or service from a Provider, practitioner, or supplier. In addition, the incentive cannot exceed the total cost of the service being provided. The CHC-MCO must receive advance written approval from the Department prior to offering a Participant incentive. CHC-MCOs must comply with any managed care ops memos related to Participant incentives.
h. Unless approved by the Department, CHC-MCOs are not permitted to directly provide products of value unless they are health-related and are prescribed by a licensed Provider. CHC-MCOs may not offer Participants coupons for products of value.
i. Except where review and approval are specifically required, the Department may review any and all other outreach activities and advertising materials and procedures used by the CHC-MCO, including all outreach activities, advertising materials, and corporate initiatives that are likely to reach MA Beneficiaries. In addition to any other sanctions, the Department may impose monetary penalties or restrict Enrollment if the Department determines the CHC-MCO used unapproved outreach materials or engaged in unapproved outreach practices. The Department may suspend all outreach activities and the completion of applications for new Participants. Such suspensions may be imposed for a period of up to sixty (60) days from notification by the Department to the CHC-MCO citing the violation.
j. The CHC-MCO may not under any conditions use the Department's eligibility system to identify and market to individuals participating in the LIFE Program or enrolled in another CHC-MCO. The CHC-MCO may not share or sell Participant lists for any purpose, with the limited exception of sharing Participant information with Affiliates or subcontractors under Department-approved arrangements to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement.
k. The CHC-MCO must submit a plan for advertising, sponsorship, and outreach procedures to the Department for advance written approval in accordance with Exhibit I, Guidelines for CHC-MCO Advertising, Sponsorships, and Outreach.
l. The CHC-MCO must conduct and participate in Department Provider and Participant outreach efforts.
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Samples: Community Healthchoices Agreement
CHC-MCO Outreach Activities.
a. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from engaging in Marketing activities associated with Enrollment into the CHC-MCO, except as provided below. Marketing is any interaction with a potential Participant who is not enrolled in the CHC-MCO, that can reasonably be interpreted as intended to:
1. Influence a potential Participant to enroll in the CHC-MCO,
2. Persuade a potential Participant to change enrollment from another managed care organization in CHC to the CHC-MCO contacting the potential Participant, or
3. Dissuade a potential Participant from enrolling with another managed care organization in CHC and enrolling with the CHC- MCO contacting the potential Participant. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from subcontracting with an withan outside entity to engage in outreach activities associated with any form of Enrollment to Potential Participants. The CHC-MCO must not engage in outreach activities associated with Enrollments at the following locations and activities: • CAOs • Providers' offices • Malls, Commercial, or retail establishments • Hospitals • NFs • Adult Day Centers • Senior Centers • Check cashing establishments • Door-to-door visitations • Telemarketing • Direct Mail • Community Centers • Churches • Emails • Texting
b. The CHC-MCO may market its approved, companion D-SNP product to Dual Eligible Participants.
c. The CHC-MCO, either individually or as a joint effort with other CHC-MCOs in the zone, may use commonly accepted media methods for the advertisement of quality initiatives, educational outreach, and health- related materials and activities. The CHC-MCO may not include, in administrative costs reported to the Department, the cost of advertisements in mass media, including but not limited to television, radio, billboards, the Internet and printed media for purposes other than noted above unless specific prior approval is provided by the Department. The CHC-MCO must obtain from the Department advance written approval of any advertising placed in mass media.
d. The CHC-MCO may participate in or sponsor health fairs or community events. The Department may set limits on contributions and payments made to non-profit groups in connection with health fairs or community events and requires advance written approval for contributions and payments of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) or more. The Department will consider participation or sponsorship when the CHC-MCO submits a written request thirty (30) days in advance of the event or fair, thus allowing the Department reasonable time to review the request and provide timely advance written approval. All contributions and payments are subject to audit by the Department and its designees.
e. The CHC-MCO may offer items of little or no intrinsic value such as trinkets with promotional CHC-MCO logos at approved health fairs or other approved community events. The CHC-MCO must make such items available to the general public; such items may not exceed Five Dollars ($5.00) in retail value and must not be connected in any way to Enrollment activity. All such items are subject to advance written approval by the Department.
f. As permitted by Section V.A.4, Expanded Services and Value-Added ServicesService, the CHC-MCO may offer Participants Expanded or Value-Added Services and is permitted to feature such Services in approved outreach materials.
g. The CHC-MCO may offer Participants consumer incentives only if they are directly related to improving health outcomes. The CHC-MCO may not use an incentive to influence a Participant to receive any item or service from a particular Provider, practitioner, or supplier. In addition, the incentive cannot exceed the total cost of the service being provided. The CHC-MCO must receive advance written approval from the Department prior to offering a Participant incentive.
h. Unless approved by the Department, CHC-MCOs are not permitted to directly provide products of value unless they are health-related and are prescribed by a licensed Provider. CHC-MCOs may not offer Participants coupons for products of value.
i. Except where review and approval are is specifically required, the Department may review any and all other outreach activities and advertising materials and procedures used by the CHC-MCO, including all outreach activities, advertising materials, and corporate initiatives that are likely to reach MA Beneficiaries. In addition to any other sanctions, the Department may impose monetary penalties or restrict Enrollment if the Department determines the CHC-MCO used unapproved outreach materials or engaged in unapproved outreach practices. The Department may suspend all outreach activities and the completion of applications for new Participants. Such suspensions may be imposed for a period of up to sixty (60) days from notification by the Department to the CHC-MCO citing the violation.
j. The CHC-MCO may not under any conditions use the Department's eligibility system to identify and market to individuals participating in the LIFE Program or enrolled in another CHC-MCO. The CHC-MCO may not share or sell Participant lists for any purpose, with the limited exception of sharing Participant information with Affiliates or subcontractors under Department-approved arrangements to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement.
k. The CHC-MCO must submit a plan for advertising, sponsorship, and outreach procedures to the Department for advance written approval in accordance with Exhibit I, Guidelines for CHC-MCO Advertising, Sponsorships, and Outreach.
l. The CHC-MCO must conduct and participate in Department D epar t m ent Provider and Participant outreach efforts.
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Samples: Community Healthchoices Agreement
CHC-MCO Outreach Activities. a. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from engaging in Marketing activities associated with Enrollment into the CHC-MCO, except as provided below. Marketing is any interaction with a potential Participant who is not enrolled in the CHC-MCO, that can reasonably be interpreted as intended to:
1. Influence a potential Participant to enroll in the CHC-MCO,
2. Persuade a potential Participant to change enrollment from another managed care organization in CHC to the CHC-MCO contacting the potential Participant, or
3. Dissuade a potential Participant from enrolling with another managed care organization in CHC and enrolling with the CHC- MCO contacting the potential Participant. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from subcontracting with an outside entity to engage in outreach activities associated with any form of Enrollment to Potential Participants. The CHC-MCO must not engage in outreach activities associated with Enrollments at the following locations and activities: • CAOs • Providers' offices • Malls, Commercial, /Commercial or retail establishments • Hospitals • NFs Nursing Facilities • Adult Day Centers • Senior Centers • Check cashing establishments • Door-to-door visitations • Telemarketing • Direct Mail • Community Centers • Churches • Emails • TextingDirect Mail
b. The CHC-MCO may market its approved, companion D-SNP product to Full Dual Eligible CHC-MCO Participants.
c. The CHC-MCO, either individually or as a joint effort with other CHC-MCOs in the zone, may use commonly accepted media methods for the advertisement of quality initiatives, educational outreach, and health- related materials and activities. The CHC-MCO may not include, in administrative costs reported to the Department, the cost of advertisements in mass media, including but not limited to television, radio, billboards, the Internet and printed media for purposes other than noted above unless specific prior approval is provided by the Department. The CHC-MCO must obtain from the Department advance written approval of any advertising placed in mass media.
d. The CHC-MCO may participate in or sponsor health fairs or community events. The Department may set limits on contributions and payments made to non-profit groups in connection with health fairs or community events and requires advance written approval for contributions and payments of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) 2,000.00 or more. The Department will consider participation or sponsorship when the CHC-MCO submits a written request thirty (30) days in advance of the event or fair, thus allowing the Department reasonable time to review the request and provide timely advance written approval. All contributions and payments are subject to audit by the Department and its designeesDepartment.
e. The CHC-MCO may offer items of little or no intrinsic value such as trinkets with promotional CHC-MCO logos at approved health fairs or other approved community events. The CHC-MCO must make such items available to the general public; such public and items may not exceed Five Dollars ($5.00) 5.00 in retail value and must not be connected in any way to Enrollment activity. All such items are subject to advance written approval by the Department.
f. As permitted by Section V.A.4, V.A.4 Expanded Services and or Value-Added ServicesService, the CHC-MCO may offer Participants Expanded or Value-Added Services and is permitted to feature such Services in approved outreach materials.
g. The CHC-MCO may offer Participants consumer incentives only if they are directly related to improving health outcomes. The CHC-MCO may not use an incentive to influence a Participant to receive any item or service from a particular Provider, practitioner, practitioner or supplier. In addition, the incentive cannot exceed the total cost of the service being provided. The CHC-MCO must receive advance written approval from the Department prior to offering a Participant incentive.
h. Unless approved by the Department, CHC-MCOs are not permitted to directly provide products of value unless they are health-related and are prescribed by a licensed Provider. CHC-MCOs may not offer Participants Participant coupons for products of value.
i. Except where review and approval are is specifically required, the Department may review any and all other outreach activities and advertising materials and procedures used by the CHC-MCO, including all outreach activities, advertising materials, and corporate initiatives that are likely to reach MA Beneficiaries. In addition to any other sanctions, the Department may impose monetary penalties or restrict Enrollment if the Department determines the CHC-MCO used unapproved outreach materials or engaged in unapproved outreach practices. The Department may suspend all outreach activities and the completion of applications for new Participants. Such suspensions may be imposed for a period of up to sixty (60) days from notification by the Department to the CHC-MCO citing the violation.
j. The CHC-MCO may not not, under any conditions use the Department's eligibility system to identify and market to individuals participating in the LIFE Program or enrolled in another CHC-MCO. The CHC-MCO may not share or sell Participant lists for any purpose, with the limited exception of sharing Participant information with Affiliates or subcontractors under Department-Department approved arrangements to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement.
k. The CHC-MCO must submit a plan for advertising, sponsorship, and outreach procedures to the Department for advance written approval in accordance with Exhibit I, O Guidelines for CHC-MCO Advertising, Sponsorships, and Outreach.
l. The CHC-MCO must conduct and participate in Department D e p a r t m e n t Provider and Participant outreach efforts.
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Samples: Community Healthchoices Agreement
CHC-MCO Outreach Activities. a. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from engaging in Marketing activities associated with Enrollment into the CHC-MCO, except as provided below. Marketing is any interaction with a potential Participant who is not enrolled in the CHC-MCO, that can reasonably be interpreted as intended to:
1. Influence a potential Participant to enroll in the CHC-MCO,
2. Persuade a potential Participant to change enrollment from another managed care organization in CHC to the CHC-MCO contacting the potential Participant, or
3. Dissuade a potential Participant from enrolling with another managed care organization in CHC and enrolling with the CHC- MCO contacting the potential Participant. The CHC-MCO is prohibited from subcontracting with an outside entity to engage in outreach activities associated with any form of Enrollment to Potential Participants. The CHC-MCO must not engage in outreach activities associated with Enrollments at the following locations and activities: • CAOs • Providers' offices • Malls, Commercial, or retail establishments • Hospitals • NFs • Adult Day Centers • Senior Centers • Check cashing establishments • Door-to-door visitations • Telemarketing • Direct Mail • Community Centers • Churches • Emails • Texting
b. The CHC-MCO may market its approved, companion D-SNP product to Dual Eligible Participants.
c. The CHC-MCO, either individually or as a joint effort with other CHC-MCOs in the zone, may use commonly accepted media methods for the advertisement of quality initiatives, educational outreach, and health- related materials and activities. The CHC-MCO may not include, in administrative costs reported to the Department, the cost of advertisements in mass media, including but not limited to television, radio, billboards, the Internet and printed media for purposes other than noted above unless specific prior approval is provided by the Department. The CHC-MCO must obtain from the Department advance written approval of any advertising placed in mass media.
d. The CHC-MCO may participate in or sponsor health fairs or community events. The Department may set limits on contributions and payments made to non-profit groups in connection with health fairs or community events and requires advance written approval for contributions and payments of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) or more. The Department will consider participation or sponsorship when the CHC-MCO submits a written request thirty (30) days in advance of the event or fair, thus allowing the Department reasonable time to review the request and provide timely advance written approval. All contributions and payments are subject to audit by the Department and its designees.
e. The CHC-MCO may offer items of little or no intrinsic value such as trinkets with promotional CHC-MCO logos at approved health fairs or other approved community events. The CHC-MCO must make such items available to the general public; such items may not exceed Five Dollars ($5.00) in retail value and must not be connected in any way to Enrollment activity. All such items are subject to advance written approval by the Department.
f. As permitted by Section V.A.4, Expanded Services and Value-Added Services, the CHC-MCO may offer Participants Expanded or Value-Added Services and is permitted to feature such Services in approved outreach materials.
g. The CHC-MCO may offer Participants consumer incentives only if they are directly related to improving health outcomes. The CHC-MCO may not use an incentive to influence a Participant to receive any item or service from a particular Provider, practitioner, or supplier. In addition, the incentive cannot exceed the total cost of the service being provided. The CHC-MCO must receive advance written approval from the Department prior to offering a Participant incentive.
h. Unless approved by the Department, CHC-MCOs are not permitted to directly provide products of value unless they are health-related and are prescribed by a licensed Provider. CHC-MCOs may not offer Participants coupons for products of value.
i. Except where review and approval are specifically required, the Department may review any and all other outreach activities and advertising materials and procedures used by the CHC-MCO, including all outreach activities, advertising materials, and corporate initiatives that are likely to reach MA Beneficiaries. In addition to any other sanctions, the Department may impose monetary penalties or restrict Enrollment if the Department determines the CHC-MCO used unapproved outreach materials or engaged in unapproved outreach practices. The Department may suspend all outreach activities and the completion of applications for new Participants. Such suspensions may be imposed for a period of up to sixty (60) days from notification by the Department to the CHC-MCO citing the violation.
j. The CHC-MCO may not under any conditions use the Department's eligibility system to identify and market to individuals participating in the LIFE Program or enrolled in another CHC-MCO. The CHC-MCO may not share or sell Participant lists for any purpose, with the limited exception of sharing Participant information with Affiliates or subcontractors under Department-approved arrangements to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement.
k. The CHC-MCO must submit a plan for advertising, sponsorship, and outreach procedures to the Department for advance written approval in accordance with Exhibit I, Guidelines for CHC-MCO Advertising, Sponsorships, and Outreach.
l. The CHC-MCO must conduct and participate in Department Provider and Participant outreach efforts.
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Samples: Community Healthchoices Agreement