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Open Door Forum: Health Plans

The Health Plans Open Door Forum (ODF) handles issues predominantly related to the administration of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and the future implementation of the Title II regulation. Frequently addressed on this call is information pertaining to the MA (formerly Medicare + Choice) plan contract cycles, provider and supplier relationships to the plans, and plan renewal and rate discussions. Timely announcements and clarifications regarding important rulemaking, agency program initiatives, and other related areas are also included in the forums. Other issues related to new employer-based regulations found within the Medicare Modernization Act have been covered under Special ODF sessions.

Health Plans ODF Chairpersons

The Health Plans ODF Chairperson is Gary Bailey.
The Regional Co-Chairperson is Sonia Madison.

Health Plans ODF Schedule

For the latest scheduled meetings of the Health Plans Open Door Forum, see the Open Door Forums schedule. To be added to the invitation list, register for the Health Plans Open Door Forum Listserv from the ODF Registration page.

Last Modified on Wednesday, November 03, 2004