CMS Blue Button 2.0 · Terms of Service
CMS Blue Button 2.0 terms of service
Read from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09. 11 statements quoted word for word; anything the page does not say is shown as unstated, never guessed. APIs.io verifies none of it.
Effective date
published 11/1/2022
Permitted use
summary: Develop services using beneficiary claims data
You may use the Blue Button APIs to develop a service to search, display, analyze, retrieve, view and otherwise obtain certain information or data about Medicare beneficiaries from CMS, specifically, Medicare Parts A, B and D claims data.Read from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
Prohibited use
summary: No use of Medicare.gov login credentials
You may not request, access, use, or share a Medicare beneficiary’s Medicare.gov login credentials.Read from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
summary: Credentials not embedded in open source
Developer credentials may not be embedded in open source projects.Read from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
summary: No implied endorsement by CMS
You may not use the CMS name, logo, or the like to imply endorsement of any product, service, or entityRead from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
Caching
The page states nothing on this.
Redistribution
stance: conditional
you may not disclose any information or data regarding the individual to any other individuals or third parties without specific, explicit consent from the individual or his or her authorized representativeRead from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
Attribution
required: true
must display the following notice prominently within the applicationRead from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
Governing law
jurisdiction: United States
shall be governed by the laws and common law of the United States of AmericaRead from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
Liability cap
In no event will CMS or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) be liable with respect to any subject matter of this AgreementRead from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
Termination notice
terminate or deny you access to and use of all or part of the Blue Button APIs at any time for any other reasonRead from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
Change notice
these limitations may be adjusted without notice, as deemed necessary by CMSRead from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
Rate or usage limits referenced
Your use of the Blue Button APIs will be subject to certain limitations on access, calls, or use as set forth within these TermsRead from CMS Blue Button 2.0's own page on 2026-11-09
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