§ 422.2260 Definitions
§ 422.2261 Submission, review, and distribution of materials
§ 422.2262 General communications materials and activities requirements
§ 422.2263 General marketing requirements
§ 422.2264 Beneficiary contact
§ 422.2265 Websites
§ 422.2266 Activities with healthcare providers or in the healthcare setting
§ 422.2267 Required materials and content
§ 422.2272 Licensing of marketing representatives and confirmation of marketing resources
§ 422.2274 Agent, broker, and other third-party requirements
§ 422.2276 Employer group retiree marketing

Terms Used In CFR > Title 42 > Chapter IV > Subchapter B > Part 422 > Subpart V - Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements

  • ALJ: includes a member or members of the Departmental Appeals Board who are designated to conduct a hearing. See 42 CFR 422.1024
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.