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E. Grievance and Appeals Process We have established and will maintain a process for hearing and resolving Grievances and Appeals raised by Covered Persons in accordance with CMS requirements. Details regarding this process are provided in the Evidence of Coverage. F. Changes to the Agreement Florida Blue may make any changes to this Agreement that are necessary to meet CMS Requirements ("CMS Mandated Amendments") with sixty (60) calendar days advanced written notice to you. Such changes shall become effective as amendments to this Agreement upon expiration of this sixty(60) calendar day notice period. Except in the case of(a) CMS Mandated Amendments or (b) Renewal Notices as described in Section 4.A., no person may change, modify, or revise the written terms or provisions of this Agreement unless such change is made by a written amendment signed by one of our duly authorized officers. For example, no Eligible Retiree or agent of Florida Blue or the Group can change or waive the written terms or provisions of this Agreement except as stated in the first sentence of this paragraph. G. Furnishing and Maintaining Enrollment Records You must provide any information required by us for the purpose of creating and maintaining enrollment records, processing terminations, and recording changes in family status. In addition, you and each Eligible Retiree must submit accurate and complete Enrollment Forms on a timely basis. You are responsible for collecting the Enrollment Forms, reviewing them for accuracy and completeness, and forwarding them to us, along with the applicable Premium payment. All enrollment record information which is relevant to the eligibility or coverage status of any individual must be made available to us for inspection and copying upon request. H. Errors or Delays Clerical errors or delays by us in maintaining enrollment records regarding Covered Persons will not invalidate coverage which would otherwise be validly in force or continue coverage which would otherwise be validly terminated, provided you have furnished us with timely and accurate enrollment information. Errors or delays by you in furnishing accurate enrollment information to us will not affect our right to strictly enforce any and all eligibility requirements. I. Entire Agreement This Agreement sets forth the exclusive and entire understanding and agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon the Covered Persons, the parties, and any of their subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, heirs, and permitted assigns. All prior negotiations, agreements, and understandings are superseded hereby. No oral statements, representations, or understanding by 10