Standards of Conduct are the same for every Medicare Parts C and D Sponsor.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. They vary by sponsor size
• D. They are optional

Answer: (B)

Standards of Conduct for Medicare Parts C and D sponsors exist as a required framework, but they are not identical across all sponsors. CMS requires each sponsor to have a written Standards of Conduct that guides compliance with laws, promotes ethical behavior, and supports fraud, waste, and abuse prevention, along with training and a mechanism to report concerns. However, the exact wording, scope, and internal policies are tailored to each sponsor’s size, structure, and risk profile, so no single set of standards is word-for-word the same for every sponsor. The important takeaway is that the standards serve the same compliance purpose, but their specific content and implementation vary to fit the individual organization.