Application Review Process

2008 APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
Date	Milestone
October 20, 2006	CMS receive OMB emergency justification request approval.
November 3, 2006	Draft 2008 Part C Applications and Guideline sent to OGC
November 17, 2006	Comments due from OGC
November 27, 2006	Complete PRA package due to OSORA
November 27, 2006	Draft 2008 Part C Applications and Guidelines sent to industry for comment.
December 1, 2006	1. Submit notice of intent to apply to CMS 2. Request HPMS Access 3. Request CMS User ID and Password
December 8, 2006	Comments due to CMS on draft applications.
December 8, 2006	Notice and Link about Part C PRA collection posted in Federal Register.
December 22, 2006	Comments due from Federal Register posting.
January 25, 2007	CMS receive OMB emergency package approval
January 26, 2007	Final version of applications posted by CMS
March 12, 2007	Applications due
May/June 2007	CMS sends Part C contract eligibility determination to Applicants, based on review of application. Applicant’s bids must still be negotiated in a separate process.