Medicare program; beneficiary counseling and assistance grants program--HCFA. Interim final rule with comment period

This interim final rule establishes a minimum level of funding for grants made to States for the purpose of providing information, counseling, and assistance relating to the procurement of adequate and appropriate health insurance coverage to individuals who are eligible to receive benefits under the Medicare program. This rule implements, in part, section 4360(a) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990.