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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its intention to collect certain information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This information collection concerns the State-based Exchange and Small Business Health Options Program, which are part of the Affordable Care Act. The goal is to gather feedback on their burden estimates, the necessity, and the usefulness of this information collection. Comments are open until January 31, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail.

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 executive order signed by the President aims to strengthen Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by making healthcare more accessible and affordable. It directs health officials to review existing policies and remove barriers that make it difficult for people to get health coverage. The order also revokes previous executive orders that minimized the ACA's impact and promotes a special enrollment period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it requires agencies to consider revising or canceling actions that do not align with this new healthcare policy.

The Office of the Federal Register has published a corrective rule concerning the Code of Federal Regulations for the year 2024. This correction involves changes in Title 45, specifically in section 155.420, where certain paragraph designations have been updated. The rule affects parts of the regulations related to the standards under the Affordable Care Act, with the intention to amend previous editorial errors. The corrected rule was filed on February 13, 2025.

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 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule detailing changes to regulations associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for the year 2026. This rule covers various elements such as payment parameters, risk adjustment programs, and changes to user fee rates for health plans offered through Exchanges. It also introduces modifications to how quality improvement and medical loss ratio reporting are managed, aiming to enhance health equity, reduce health disparities, and minimize the administrative burden on healthcare providers. These updates are part of ongoing efforts to ensure consumers have access to quality and affordable health coverage.

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 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 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 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.