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E6–17571 Filed 10–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–33–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Medicaid Program; Meeting of the Medicaid Commission— November 16–17, 2006 Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation (ASPE), HHS. ACTION: Notice of meeting. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicaid Commission. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2)). The Medicaid Commission will advise the Secretary on ways to modernize the Medicaid program so that it can provide highquality health care to its beneficiaries in a financially sustainable way. DATES: The Meeting: November 16–17, 2006. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. on November 16 and at 9 a.m. on November 17. Special Accommodations: Persons attending the meeting who are hearing or visually impaired, or have a condition that requires special assistance or accommodations, are asked to notify the Medicaid Commission by November 6th, 2006 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). ADDRESSES: The Meeting: The meeting will be held at the following address: Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport, 1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202, United States, telephone: (703) 416–1600, fax: (703) 416–1651. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:52 Oct 19, 2006 Jkt 211001 Web site: You may access up-to-date information on the Medicaid Commission at https://aspe.hhs.gov/ medicaid/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Reiser, (202) 205–8255. On May 24, 2005, we published a notice (70 FR 29765) announcing the Medicaid Commission and requesting nominations for individuals to serve on the Medicaid Commission. This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicaid Commission. Topics of the Meeting: The Commission will discuss options for making longer-term recommendations on the future of the Medicaid program that ensure long-term sustainability. Issues to be addressed may include, but are not limited to: Eligibility, benefit design, and delivery; expanding the number of people covered with quality care while recognizing budget constraints; long term care; quality of care, choice, and beneficiary satisfaction; and program administration. Procedure and Agenda: This meeting is open to the public. There will be a public comment period at the meeting. The Commission may limit the number and duration of oral presentations to the time available. We will request that you declare at the meeting whether or not you have any financial involvement related to any services being discussed. After the presentations and public comment period, the Commission will deliberate openly. Interested persons may observe the deliberations, but the Commission will not hear further comments during this time except at the request of the Chairperson. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2). Dated: October 16, 2006. Jerry Regier, Principal Deputy/Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E6–17587 Filed 10–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5150–05–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Decision To Evaluate a Petition To Designate a Class of Employees at Sandia National Laboratories— Livermore in Livermore, CA, To Be Included in the Special Exposure Cohort Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 203 (Friday, October 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E6-17587]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Medicaid Program; 
Meeting of the Medicaid Commission--November 16-17, 2006

AGENCY: Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation (ASPE), HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicaid 
Commission. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2)). The 
Medicaid Commission will advise the Secretary on ways to modernize the 
Medicaid program so that it can provide high-quality health care to its 
beneficiaries in a financially sustainable way.

DATES: The Meeting: November 16-17, 2006. The meeting will begin at 1 
p.m. on November 16 and at 9 a.m. on November 17.
    Special Accommodations: Persons attending the meeting who are 
hearing or visually impaired, or have a condition that requires special 
assistance or accommodations, are asked to notify the Medicaid 
Commission by November 6th, 2006 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).

ADDRESSES: The Meeting: The meeting will be held at the following 
address: Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport, 1480 Crystal Drive, 
Arlington, Virginia 22202, United States, telephone: (703) 416-1600, 
fax: (703) 416-1651.
    Web site: You may access up-to-date information on the Medicaid 
Commission at https://aspe.hhs.gov/medicaid/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Reiser, (202) 205-8255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 24, 2005, we published a notice (70 
FR 29765) announcing the Medicaid Commission and requesting nominations 
for individuals to serve on the Medicaid Commission. This notice 
announces a public meeting of the Medicaid Commission.
    Topics of the Meeting: The Commission will discuss options for 
making longer-term recommendations on the future of the Medicaid 
program that ensure long-term sustainability. Issues to be addressed 
may include, but are not limited to: Eligibility, benefit design, and 
delivery; expanding the number of people covered with quality care 
while recognizing budget constraints; long term care; quality of care, 
choice, and beneficiary satisfaction; and program administration.
    Procedure and Agenda: This meeting is open to the public. There 
will be a public comment period at the meeting. The Commission may 
limit the number and duration of oral presentations to the time 
available. We will request that you declare at the meeting whether or 
not you have any financial involvement related to any services being 
discussed.
    After the presentations and public comment period, the Commission 
will deliberate openly. Interested persons may observe the 
deliberations, but the Commission will not hear further comments during 
this time except at the request of the Chairperson.

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2).

    Dated: October 16, 2006.
Jerry Regier,
Principal Deputy/Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, 
Department of Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. E6-17587 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am]
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