During an educational event, is it acceptable to accept enrollment forms if the event is clearly labeled as educational?

• A. Yes, enrollment forms may be accepted
• B. No, enrollment forms may not be collected at an educational event
• C. Only if attendees sign a waiver
• D. Only if the event is co-sponsored by CMS

Answer: (B)

Educational events must stay focused on information and learning, not on enrolling people in programs. Even if an event is clearly labeled as educational, collecting enrollment forms at that event crosses the line between education and solicitation. This helps prevent marketing or enrollment activity from being embedded in an educational setting, which could unduly influence attendees or blur the purposes of the event. Waivers or CMS co-sponsorship don’t change that fundamental restriction, and allowing enrollment forms would still promote enrollment rather than purely education. So, the best practice is not to collect enrollment forms at an educational event.