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confidentiality and disclosure of medical records, including disclosures pursuant to court orders and subpoenas; and (b) timely access by enrollees to their records and information. 42 C.F.R. §§ 422.118 and 422.504(a)(13). 16. Dual-eli ig bles: If FDR is a health care provider, FDR agrees that all enrollees eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid will not be held liable for Medicare Part A and B cost sharing when the State is responsible for paying such amounts. As a provider, FDR will be informed of Medicare and Medicaid benefits and rules for enrollees eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and may not impose cost-sharing that exceeds the amount that would be permitted for an individual under Medicaid if the individual were not enrolled in such a plan. Provider will (a) accept Asuris's payment as payment in full, or (b) bill the appropriate State source. 42 C.F.R. §§ 422.504(g)(1)(iii) and 422.504(i)(3)(i). 17. ASLIFIS'S contractual obligations: FDR's services and activities pursuant to the Agreement are consistent and comply with Asuris's contractual obligations. 42 C.F.R. § 422.504(i)(3)(iii). 18. Prompt -payment: If FDR is a health care provider, Asuris's contract or written agreement with FDR will include a prompt payment provision. 42 C.F.R. §§ 422.504(c), 422.520, 422.520(b), 423.505(i)(3)(v), and 423.520. 19, Delegatmn: If Asuris delegates to another organization the selection of providers, contractors, or subcontractors, Asuris retains the right to approve, suspend, or terminate any such arrangement. 42 C.F.R. § 422.504(i)(5). 20. Amendments required by law: If Medicare laws, regulations, or CMS guidance require a change to any provision of this Compliance Addendum, this Compliance Addendum will be deemed amended to conform with the law, regulation, or guidance on the date said requirements become effective. Asuris will make reasonable business efforts to notify FDR of those changes, but in no event does any lack of notice change the applicability of federal law. 21. Location of Services: FDR agrees that it shall not perform functions offshore, or delegate functions to offshore entities or persons, without obtaining advanced approval in writing from Asuris and demonstrating compliance with CMS guidelines and Asuris policies, terms, and conditions. 22. Ikon -Discrimination: FDR agrees to provide covered services to members without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or source of payments. MMC Manual, Chapter 4, § 10.5. Any term not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement. The terms of this Compliance Addendum shall become a part of, and shall be specifically incorporated into, the terms of the Agreement. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of the Compliance Addendum and the terms of the Agreement or any Medicare Advantage Addendum(s), the terms of the most current Compliance Addendum shall apply. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto enter into this Compliance Addendum effective on the Effective Date set forth above. Asuris Northwest Health Sincerely, John Partin VP, Network Management Asuris MA Compliance Addendum 1012016 A18816854AA Page 3 of 3