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The Department of Labor is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection related to the Affordable Care Act's rules on rescinding health coverage. They are looking for public comments on whether this information is necessary, how accurate their cost estimates are, and ways to improve or reduce the burden of the data collection. The rules state that health coverage can only be rescinded with at least 30 days' notice, and only in cases of fraud or intentional misinformation. The department aims to get approval for this process to last three years.

The Department of Defense has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget to gather information related to the TRICARE Young Adult Application. This proposal aims to extend TRICARE coverage for eligible dependents up to the age of 26, aligning with healthcare policies under the Affordable Care Act. The collection of information is voluntary and intended to evaluate the impact on individuals or households opting into the extended TRICARE coverage. Comments on the proposal are open until January 9, 2025.

The Department of Labor is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval to collect information related to the Affordable Care Act's requirements for health insurance plans to provide a summary of benefits and a uniform glossary. This allows plans to explain their coverage and standardized definitions to participants. Public comments on this information collection request are welcome until May 30, 2025. The collection aims to provide practical utility, ensure accuracy, and minimize the burden on respondents, with an estimated annual time burden of 303,970 hours and annual costs of over $7 million.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to collect information from the public. This is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires federal agencies to announce new or extended data collections for public feedback. The call for comments focuses on the necessity and usefulness of the information, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve data collection efficiency. Comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, either online or by mail to the addresses provided by CMS.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule amending its Uniform Administrative Requirements to realign with statutory nondiscrimination provisions stated by Congress, thus significantly altering previous regulations. This rule focuses on requiring recipients of HHS awards to adhere to applicable federal statutory nondiscrimination laws and ensures compliance with relevant Supreme Court decisions. The action also addresses concerns that previous rules might violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) by causing undue burdens on religious organizations. This change aims to provide clarity and stability for grantees, while planning to avoid issues related to RFRA compliance.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves a 60-day comment period, allowing people to share their thoughts on the collection methods and its impact, necessity, and utility. The notice outlines information collections related to the Affordable Care Act and the No Surprises Act, and provides details such as the number of respondents and anticipated annual hours required. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail, and further information can be found on the CMS website.

The Department of Labor is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection request related to the Affordable Care Act's grandfathered health plans. Grandfathered health plans are those that existed before March 23, 2010, and are exempt from certain requirements of the Affordable Care Act. These plans must keep certain records and provide specific disclosures to maintain their status. Comments can be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget until May 30, 2025.

The final rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury Department provides new guidelines for implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). It includes plans for reducing user fees for issuers using federal platforms in 2022 and introduces a new direct enrollment option allowing states more flexibility in how they facilitate health insurance plans through private entities. Additionally, the rule seeks to ensure that State Innovation Waivers can be more predictable by codifying policies into regulations, offering states more room for innovation while ensuring the availability of affordable health coverage. The rule clarifies that plans without provider networks are exempt from network adequacy certification while maintaining their other requirements.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a chance for the public to comment on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public has until February 18, 2025, to share their thoughts about the need and usefulness of the information being collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden of this process. Specifically, CMS is focusing on maintaining records for grandfathered health plans under the Affordable Care Act, which are plans that have specific exemptions from newer rules. CMS is seeking feedback to enhance these processes while ensuring transparency and compliance with the law.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on an information collection tied to the Affordable Care Act's claims and appeals processes. They have submitted this request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The request specifically relates to regulations that outline procedures for handling benefit claims and appeals in group health plans. Interested parties have until May 30, 2025, to provide their input on this initiative.