National Implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) and Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan Disenrollment Reasons Survey
ID: CMS250270Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICESOFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMTBALTIMORE, MD, 21244, USA

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is seeking qualified small businesses to support the national implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) and Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan Disenrollment Reasons Survey. The objective of this procurement is to develop and implement an annual national survey that identifies the reasons beneficiaries voluntarily leave their health plans, which is crucial for assessing beneficiary satisfaction and enhancing quality initiatives within the Medicare program. This initiative underscores the importance of understanding disenrollment rates as a means to improve health plan offerings and ensure compliance with federal standards. Interested parties must submit their detailed company information and prior experience by November 26, 2024, and can reach out to Carlos Delgado-Sanchez or Mark Smolenski via email for further inquiries.

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    The document serves as a Sources Sought Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), aiming to assess small businesses' capabilities to support the national implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) and Medicare Advantage (MA) Disenrollment Reasons Survey. It outlines the need for information regarding disenrollment rates, which indicate beneficiaries' satisfaction and help improve quality initiatives as plans enter and exit the market. The notice highlights the experience required from respondents, including knowledge of Medicare operations, prior survey implementation, data analysis, and project management, emphasizing capabilities in managing complex sampling designs and conducting qualitative research. It stipulates that respondents should demonstrate their ability to execute a nationwide survey and engage with data systems securely. Submissions must include detailed company information, prior experience, and responses to specific CMS criteria, with a deadline for proposals set for November 26, 2024. This document illustrates the CMS's interest in enhancing Medicare program quality through effective contractor partnerships, reinforcing a collaborative approach in public health management. The request encourages diverse small businesses to propose their capabilities while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and standards.
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