Medical Expense✓ Verified · outline & fact-checked · Sep 2026Difficulty 2/5
Which of the following marketing practices is prohibited under CMS rules for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans?
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Why A is correct
CMS marketing rules prohibit door-to-door solicitation and cold calling for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, and generally require beneficiaries to opt in before receiving sales contact. Prohibited practices also include marketing in certain health-care settings and misrepresenting plan affiliations. Compliant activities include mailing materials to members, holding educational events, and marketing during the AEP with proper disclaimers.
Why the other options are wrong
- B) Sending materials to current members during the AEP is a normal, permitted marketing activity.
- C) Educational events are allowed; the rules distinguish educational presentations from marketing presentations and require disclaimers.
- D) Marketing during the AEP with the required disclaimer is standard compliant practice.
Memory hook
No cold knocks on Medicare doors: MA and Part D marketing must be invited, not ambushed.