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Proposed RuleSignificant2023-089592023-05-03

Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services

Health and Human Services Department, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Abstract

This proposed rule takes a comprehensive approach to improving access to care, quality and health outcomes, and better addressing health equity issues in the Medicaid program across fee-for-service (FFS), managed care delivery systems, and in home and community-based services (HCBS) programs. These proposed improvements seek to increase transparency and accountability, standardize data and monitoring, and create opportunities for States to promote active beneficiary engagement in their Medicaid programs, with the goal of improving access to care.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below, by July 3, 2023.

CFR References

Topics

AccountingAdministrative practice and procedureConsumer protectionDrugsGrant programs-healthHealth facilitiesHealth professionsMedicaidOrganization and functions (Government agencies)Public assistance programsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsRural areas

Public Comment

Comments Close
2023-07-03

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Parts 431, 438, 441, and 447 [CMS-2442-P] RIN 0938-AU68 ( printed page 27960) AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This proposed rule takes a comprehensive approach to improving access to care, quality and health outcomes, and better addressing health equity issues in the Medicaid program across fee-for-service (FFS), managed care delivery systems, and in home and community-based services (HCBS) programs. These proposed improvements seek to increase transparency and accountability, standardize data and monitoring, and create opportunities for States to promote active beneficiary engagement in their Medicaid programs, with the goal of improving access to care. DATES: To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below, by July 3, 2023. ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer to file code CMS-2442-P. Comments, including mass comment submissions, must be submitted in one of the following three ways (please choose only one of the ways listed): 1. Electronically. You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the “Submit a comment” instructions. 2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health an

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Citation: 88 FR 27960