Is the use of the Pre-Enrollment Checklist (PECL) a CMS requirement before completing the enrollment?

The Pre-Enrollment Checklist (PECL) is indeed a requirement set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to be utilized before completing the enrollment process. The purpose of the PECL is to ensure that both the individual enrolling and the entity facilitating the enrollment are compliant with necessary guidelines and regulations. It serves as a tool to verify that all information is accurate and complete before proceeding with the enrollment, thus helping to prevent issues that could arise later on in the process. This requirement is applicable for all enrollment methods—whether electronic or paper—making it a critical compliance step before any enrollment is finalized. This reinforces the importance of using the PECL as a standardized approach in the enrollment process to ensure a smooth and compliant operation.