The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) issued Commissioner’s Bulletin NO. B-0042-11 to remind companies, agents, subcontractors and consumers that the marketing of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans, Prescription Drug Plans and 1876 Cost Plans, is subject to the Medicare Marketing Guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Any company marketing these products must ensure that its agents and subcontractors are in full compliance with the rules, the Guidelines, transmittals and other CMS requirements.  Click here for an electronic copy of the current Guidelines.

Specific questions may be addressed to: Audrey Selden, 512-475-1760 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .