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Medicaid program; imposition of cost sharing charges under Medicaid--HCFA. Final rule
Federal Register
|May 9, 1985
Abstract:
This final rule responds to the comments we received on a final rule with comment period published on February 8, 1983 (48 FR 5730). That rule set forth revised requirements concerning the imposition of cost sharing charges on Medicaid recipients when they receive medical services covered by Medicaid.
Insights
This final rule revises cost-sharing charges for Medicaid recipients receiving covered medical services. It addresses public comments on previously established Medicaid cost-sharing requirements.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Public Health
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) previously issued a final rule on February 8, 1983, establishing cost-sharing charges for Medicaid recipients.
- This rule aimed to revise requirements for imposing these charges on individuals receiving medical services covered by Medicaid.
Purpose of the Study:
- To respond to public comments received on the February 8, 1983 final rule.
- To finalize revised requirements for cost-sharing charges for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Main Methods:
- Review of public comments submitted in response to the initial final rule.
- Administrative rulemaking process to incorporate feedback and finalize requirements.
Main Results:
- Revised requirements for cost-sharing charges on Medicaid recipients have been established.
- The final rule incorporates feedback from the public comment period.
Conclusions:
- The updated regulations provide clarified guidance on Medicaid cost-sharing.
- These revisions aim to ensure fair and effective implementation of cost-sharing policies within the Medicaid program.