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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 The rules state that health coverage can only be rescinded with at least 30 days' notice, and only in cases of fraud or intentional misinformation.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 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 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 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 seeking public feedback on a plan to gather information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The proposed information collection relates to new rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that require doctors to inform patients when they can receive certain medical imaging services, like MRIs or CT scans, from a different provider. This aims to help patients make informed choices about their healthcare. CMS plans to use the collected data to ensure compliance with these disclosure requirements. Public comments are invited until March 1, 2021.

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.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed new rules to revise health insurance standards under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. These changes focus on improving the integrity of insurance marketplaces, especially concerning eligibility and enrollment systems. Key revisions include stricter policies on past-due premium payments and a proposal to exclude Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients from health coverage through marketplaces. Additionally, the proposal aims to strengthen oversight on agents and brokers to prevent improper enrollments, which are believed to have cost taxpayers billions of dollars in recent years.

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 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.