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Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, (the "Association") permitting us to use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Mark in the state of Florida and that we are not contracting as the agent of the Association. You further acknowledge and agree that you have not entered into this contract based upon representations by any person other than us and that no person, entity, or organization other than us shall be held accountable or liable to you for any of our obligations created under this Agreement. This paragraph shall not create any additional obligations whatsoever on our part other than those obligations created under other provisions of this Agreement. O. Third Party Beneficiary This Agreement was entered into solely and specifically for the benefit of Florida Blue and the Group. The terms and provisions of the Agreement shall be binding solely upon, and inure solely to the benefit of, Florida Blue and the Group, and no other person shall have any rights, interest or claims under this Agreement, including the Evidence of Coverage, or be entitled to sue for a breach thereof as a third -party beneficiary or otherwise. Florida Blue and the Group hereby specifically express their intent that health care providers that have not entered into contracts with Florida Blue to participate in Florida Blue's provider networks shall not be third -party beneficiaries under this Agreement, including the Evidence of Coverage. P. Inspection and Audit You shall permit CMS, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Comptroller General, or their designees, to inspect, evaluate, and audit any of your books, contracts, medical records, patient care documentation, documents, papers, and other records pertaining to coverage by providing records to Florida Blue, which will submit the records to CMS. This right to inspect, evaluate, and audit shall extend ten (10) years from the expiration or termination of the Agreement or completion of final audit, whichever is later, unless otherwise required by applicable law. Q. Benefit Administrator Guide We will provide you with a Benefit Administrator Guide, which provides details related to how your plan is administered and your responsibilities as a benefit administrator. R. Member Communications and Campaigns We may send CMS required or Florida Blue member communications without your consent. Samples of all required materials are available upon request for informational purposes. We may also contact Covered Persons by telephone regarding any Florida Blue campaign and any campaign approved by the Florida Office of insurance Regulation and/or CMS, as applicable. We will notify you of the campaign prior to making contact with members. 12 99