Prohibited activities described
The following prohibited activities are described in this paragraph:
(A) Unsolicited means of direct contact
(A)Unsolicited means of direct contact#
Any unsolicited means of direct contact of prospective enrollees, including soliciting door-to-door or any outbound telemarketing without the prospective enrollee initiating contact.
(B)Cross-selling#
The sale of other non-health related products (such as annuities and life insurance) during any sales or marketing activity or presentation conducted with respect to a Medicare Advantage plan.
(C)Meals#
The provision of meals of any sort, regardless of value, to prospective enrollees at promotional and sales activities.
(D)Sales and marketing in health care settings and at educational events#
Sales and marketing activities for the enrollment of individuals in Medicare Advantage plans that are conducted—
(i) in health care settings in areas where health care is delivered to individuals (such as physician offices and pharmacies), except in the case where such activities are conducted in common areas in health care settings; and
(ii) at educational events.
(D)(i)#
in health care settings in areas where health care is delivered to individuals (such as physician offices and pharmacies), except in the case where such activities are conducted in common areas in health care settings; and
(D)(ii)#
at educational events.