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Attachment 3 September 20, 2013

Summary of Technical Changes from the 60-Day PRA Package for 2015 Draft Applications

TECHNICAL CHANGES
Clarification	Purpose of the Clarification	Application
			PACE
Management and Operations
Update language related to first tier, downstream, and related entities contracting to perform key Part D functions	Clarified the definition of first tier, downstream, and related entities and the requirement to demonstrate contractual relationships with these entities.	All	All
Update language related to required contracting elements.	Clarified requirement for language in contracts related to consideration	All	All
Update definition of Part D application contact	In response to comment, changed definition to match the definition used in the Part C application	All	All

NOTE 1: Nothing in the technical changes table increases burden on the applicant.

NOTE 2: The Service Area Expansion Application is a condensed version of the initial application.

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