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Colorado: State Innovation Waiver

The U.S Department of Health & Human Services and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) approved Colorado’s application for an amendment of its State Innovation Waiver under section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (referred to as a “section 1332 waiver”). The Read more about Colorado: State Innovation Waiver
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Covered Without Cost-sharing for Eligible Children Aged Six Months to Five Years

In light of recent action by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing that children aged six months to five years with Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Read more about COVID-19 Vaccinations Covered Without Cost-sharing for Eligible Children Aged Six Months to Five Years
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Calendar Year 2023 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1768-P) Fact Sheet

On June 21, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that proposes to update payment rates and policies under the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for renal dialysis services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries on or after January Read more about Calendar Year 2023 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1768-P) Fact Sheet
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CY 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update and Home Infusion Therapy Services Requirements Proposed Rule (CMS-1766-P)

On June 17, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year (CY) 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update proposed rule, which would update Medicare payment policies and rates for home health agencies (HHAs). This rule includes proposals and Read more about CY 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update and Home Infusion Therapy Services Requirements Proposed Rule (CMS-1766-P)
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During the Biden-Harris Administration, Nearly 253,000 Americans in 14 States and D.C. Have Gained Access to 12 Months of Postpartum Coverage Through Medicaid and CHIP Extensions

With approvals announced today, 15,000 people in ME, MN, NM, and D.C. now have access to critical postpartum health coverage, building on the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen our nation’s maternal health. Read more about During the Biden-Harris Administration, Nearly 253,000 Americans in 14 States and D.C. Have Gained Access to 12 Months of Postpartum Coverage Through Medicaid and CHIP Extensions
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CMS Releases FAQs on Agent and Broker Compensation for Special Enrollment Periods

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding compensation paid by issuers to agents and brokers who assist consumers with enrollment during a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) or during Open Enrollment Periods (OEPs). The Biden-Harris Read more about CMS Releases FAQs on Agent and Broker Compensation for Special Enrollment Periods