Medicare Program; Listening Session Regarding the Implementation of Certain Medicare Part D Provisions in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA), 74388-74390 [2016-25806]

Download as PDF 74388 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 26, 2016 / Proposed Rules § 36.4500 Applicability and qualified mortgage status. * * * * * (c) * * * (2) Applicability of safe harbor qualified mortgage. Any VA direct loan made by the Secretary pursuant to chapter 20 or 37 of title 38, U.S.C., is a safe harbor qualified mortgage. (Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1639C(b)(3)(B)(ii), 38 U.S.C. 2041, 3710, 3711, 3720, 3733, and 3761) * * * * * (e) Sections 36.4528, 36.4529, and 36.4530, which concern vendee loans, shall be applicable to all vendee loans. ■ 3. Amend § 36.4501 by adding in alphabetical order a definition for ‘‘Safe harbor qualified mortgage’’ and revising the definition ‘‘Vendee Loan’’ to read as follows: § 36.4501 Definitions. * * * * * Safe harbor qualified mortgage means a mortgage that meets the Ability-toRepay requirements of sections 129B and 129C of the Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA) regardless of whether the loan might be considered a high cost mortgage transaction as defined by section 103bb of TILA (15 U.S.C. 1602bb). * * * * * Vendee loan means a loan made by the Secretary for the purpose of financing the purchase of a property acquired pursuant to chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code. The terms of a vendee loan (e.g., amount of down payment; amortization term; whether to escrow taxes, insurance premiums, or homeowners’ association dues; fees, etc.) are negotiated between the Secretary and the borrower on a case-bycase basis, subject to the requirements of 38 U.S.C. 2041 or 3733. Terms related to allowable fees are also subject to §§ 36.4528 through 36.4530 of this part. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 2041, 3720, 3733) * * * * * 4. Add §§ 36.4528, 36.4529, and 36.4530 to read as follows: ■ Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS § 36.4528 Vendee loan origination fee. (a) In addition to the loan fee required pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3729, the Secretary may, in connection with the origination of a vendee loan, charge a borrower a loan origination fee not to exceed one-and-a-half percent of the loan amount. (b) All or part of such fee may be paid in cash at loan closing or all or part may be included in the loan. The Secretary will not increase the loan origination fee because the borrower chooses to include such fee in the loan amount financed. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:05 Oct 25, 2016 Jkt 241001 (c) In no event may the total fee agreed upon between the Secretary and the borrower result in an amount that will cause the loan to be designated as a high-cost mortgage as defined in 15 U.S.C. 1602(bb) and 12 CFR part 1026. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 2041, 3720, 3733) § 36.4529 fees. Vendee loan post-origination (a) The Secretary may charge a borrower the following reasonable fees, per use, following origination, in connection with the servicing of any vendee loan: (1) Processing assumption fee for the transfer of legal liability of repaying the mortgage when the individual assuming the loan is approved. Such fee will not exceed $300, plus the actual cost of the credit report. If the assumption is denied, the fee will not exceed the actual cost of the credit report. (2) Processing subordination fee, not to exceed $350, to ensure that a modified vendee loan retains its first lien position; (3) Processing partial release fee, not to exceed $350, to exclude collateral from the mortgage contract once a certain amount of the mortgage loan has been paid; (4) Processing release of lien fee, not to exceed $15, for the release of an obligor from a mortgage loan in connection with a division of real property; (5) Processing payoff statement fee, not to exceed $30, for a payoff statement showing the itemized amount due to satisfy a mortgage loan as of a specific date; (6) Processing payment by phone fee, not to exceed $12, when a payment is made by phone and handled by a servicing representative; (7) Processing payment by phone fee, not to exceed $10, when a payment is made by phone and handled through an interactive voice response system, without contacting a servicing representative. (b) The specific fees to be charged on each account may be negotiated between the Secretary and the borrower. The Secretary will review the maximum fees under paragraph (a) of this section bi-annually to determine that they remain reasonable. (c) The Secretary may charge a borrower reasonable fees established in the loan instrument, including but not limited to the following: (1) Property inspection fees; (2) Property preservation fees; (3) Appraisal fees; (4) Attorneys’ fees; (5) Returned-check fees; (6) Late fees; and PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (7) Any other fee the Secretary determines reasonably necessary for the protection of the Secretary’s investment. (d) Any fee included in the loan instrument and permitted under paragraph (c) of this section would be based on the amount customarily charged in the industry for the performance of the service in the particular area, the status of the loan, and the characteristics of the affected property. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 2041, 3720, 3733) § 36.4530 Vendee loan other fees. (a) In addition to the fees that may be charged pursuant to 38 CFR 36.4528 and 36.4529 and the statutory loan fee charged pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3729, the borrower may be required to pay thirdparty fees for services performed in connection with a vendee loan. (b) Examples of the third party fees that may be charged in connection with a vendee loan include, but are not limited to: (1) Termite inspections; (2) Hazard insurance premiums; (3) Force-placed insurance premiums; (4) Courier fees; (5) Tax certificates; and (6) Recorder’s fees. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 2041, 3720, 3733) [FR Doc. 2016–25738 Filed 10–25–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Chapter IV [CMS–4183–N] Medicare Program; Listening Session Regarding the Implementation of Certain Medicare Part D Provisions in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: This document announces a listening session to solicit input from stakeholders regarding our implementation of section 704 of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA), which includes provisions to permit Part D sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries under which Part D sponsors may limit such beneficiaries’ access to frequently abused drugs to certain prescribers and pharmacies. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26OCP1.SGM 26OCP1 Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 26, 2016 / Proposed Rules Medicare beneficiaries with Part A or Part B, advocacy groups representing Medicare beneficiaries, physicians, pharmacists, and other clinicians (particularly other lawful prescribers of controlled substances), retail pharmacies, plan sponsors, entities delegated by plan sponsors (such as pharmacy benefit managers), biopharmaceutical manufacturers, and other interested parties are invited to participate. The Listening Session will be held via teleconference and is open to the public. DATES: Meeting Date: The Listening Session announced in this document will be held via teleconference on Monday, November 14, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (e.s.t.). Deadline for Submitting a Request for Special Accommodations: Individuals planning to participate in the teleconference who have a condition that requires special assistance or accommodations are asked to submit their requests as specified in the ADDRESSES section of this document no later than 5:00 p.m., e.s.t Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Deadline for Meeting Registration: Individuals may register online at https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-andEducation/training/CTEO/Upcoming_ Current_events.html. or by phone by contacting the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document by 1 p.m. e.s.t., Monday, November 14, 2016. Deadline for Submission of Written Comments or Statements: Written comments or statements on the topics listed in section II.A. of this document may be sent via mail or electronically to the address specified in the ADDRESSES section of this document and must be received by 5 p.m. e.s.t., Friday, December 2, 2016. ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The Listening Session will be held via teleconference only. Meeting Registration: Persons interested in participating in the teleconference must register by completing the online registration. Online registration is available via the CMS Compliance Training, Education & Outreach—Upcoming/Current Events Web site: https://www.cms.gov/ Outreach-and-Education/training/ CTEO/Upcoming_Current_events.html. Requests for Special Accommodations: Individuals who require special accommodations should send a request via email to CTEO@ cms.hhs.gov. Written Comments or Statements: Any interested party may send written VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:05 Oct 25, 2016 Jkt 241001 comments or statements by mail to Attn: Chad Buskirk, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Mail Stop C1–24–23, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850 or by email to PARTDPOLICY@cms.hhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chad Buskirk, 410–786–1630. News Media Representatives must contact our Public Affairs Office at (202) 690–6145. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 704 of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) (Pub. L. 114–198) includes provisions to permit Part D sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries under which Part D sponsors may limit such beneficiaries’ access to frequently abused drugs to certain prescribers and pharmacies. Section 704(g)(2)(A) of CARA requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene stakeholders for input regarding specific topics in sufficient time for the Secretary to take such input into account in promulgating regulations to implement the relevant provisions. Stakeholders include Medicare beneficiaries with Part A or Part B, advocacy groups representing Medicare beneficiaries, physicians, pharmacists, and other clinicians (particularly other lawful prescribers of controlled substances), retail pharmacies, plan sponsors, entities delegated by plan sponsors (such as pharmacy benefit managers), and biopharmaceutical manufacturers. II. Listening Session Topics and Format A. Listening Session Topics Section 704 of CARA is the basis for the listening session and provides the information for which we are soliciting stakeholder input. The first topic is found in section 704(a) of CARA and the nine other topics are from the listing in section 704(g)(2)(B) of CARA. Therefore, we are soliciting feedback from stakeholders and other interested parties on the following 10 topics: • The clinical guidelines that indicate misuse or abuse of frequently abused drugs. Section 704(a) of CARA refers to such clinical guidelines and requires the Secretary to develop such guidelines in consultation with Part D sponsors and other stakeholders. • The anticipated impact of drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries under section 1860D– 4(c)(5) of the Social Security Act (the Act) on cost-sharing and ensuring accessibility to prescription drugs for enrollees in prescription drug plans (PDPs), and MA–PD plans who are at- PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 74389 risk beneficiaries for prescription drug abuse (as defined in section 1860D– 4(c)(5)(C) of the Act). • The use of an expedited appeals process under which such an enrollee may appeal the enrollee’s identification as an at-risk beneficiary for prescription drug abuse (similar to the processes established under the Medicare Advantage program that allow an automatic escalation to external review of claims submitted under Part C). • The types of enrollees that should be treated as exempted individuals, as described in section 1860D–4(c)(5)(C)(ii) of the Act. • The manner in which terms and definitions should be applied, such as the use of clinical appropriateness in determining whether an enrollee is an at-risk beneficiary for prescription drug abuse as defined in section 1860D– 4(c)(5)(C) of Act. • The information to be included in the notices described in section 1860D– 4(c)(5)(B) of Act and the standardization of such notices. • The responsibility for the implementation of the program of the PDP sponsor (or Medicare Advantage organization) that establishes a drug management program for at-risk beneficiaries under section 1860D– 4(c)(5) of the Act. • Notices for plan enrollees at the point of sale that would explain why an at-risk beneficiary has been prohibited from receiving a prescription at a location outside of the designated pharmacy. • Evidence-based prescribing guidelines for opiates. • The sharing of claims data under Parts A and B of title XVIII of the Act with Part D sponsors. B. Listening Session Format Stakeholders and other interested parties will be convened by teleconference for this listening session. The session will begin with teleconference logistics and an overview of objectives for the session. The remainder of the session will be devoted to receiving input on the 10 topics specified in section II.A. of this document. Time allotted for each topic will be limited. III. Registration Instructions Persons interested in participating the teleconference must register by completing the on-line registration via the CMS Compliance Training, Education & Outreach—Upcoming/ Current Events Web site: https:// www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/ training/CTEO/Upcoming_Current_ events.html by the deadline specified in E:\FR\FM\26OCP1.SGM 26OCP1 74390 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 26, 2016 / Proposed Rules the DATES section of this document. You will receive a registration confirmation with the dial-in information to participate in the listening session. Individuals requiring special accommodations should refer to the DATES and ADDRESSES section of this document. Dated: October 7, 2016. Andrew M. Slavitt, Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. 2016–25806 Filed 10–21–16; 4:15 pm] Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS BILLING CODE 4120–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:05 Oct 25, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\26OCP1.SGM 26OCP1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 26, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 74388-74390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-25806]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

42 CFR Chapter IV

[CMS-4183-N]


Medicare Program; Listening Session Regarding the Implementation 
of Certain Medicare Part D Provisions in the Comprehensive Addiction 
and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA)

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This document announces a listening session to solicit input 
from stakeholders regarding our implementation of section 704 of the 
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA), which includes 
provisions to permit Part D sponsors to establish drug management 
programs for at-risk beneficiaries under which Part D sponsors may 
limit such beneficiaries' access to frequently abused drugs to certain 
prescribers and pharmacies.

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    Medicare beneficiaries with Part A or Part B, advocacy groups 
representing Medicare beneficiaries, physicians, pharmacists, and other 
clinicians (particularly other lawful prescribers of controlled 
substances), retail pharmacies, plan sponsors, entities delegated by 
plan sponsors (such as pharmacy benefit managers), biopharmaceutical 
manufacturers, and other interested parties are invited to participate. 
The Listening Session will be held via teleconference and is open to 
the public.

DATES: 
    Meeting Date: The Listening Session announced in this document will 
be held via teleconference on Monday, November 14, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 
4 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (e.s.t.).
    Deadline for Submitting a Request for Special Accommodations: 
Individuals planning to participate in the teleconference who have a 
condition that requires special assistance or accommodations are asked 
to submit their requests as specified in the ADDRESSES section of this 
document no later than 5:00 p.m., e.s.t Tuesday, November 1, 2016.
    Deadline for Meeting Registration: Individuals may register online 
at https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/training/CTEO/Upcoming_Current_events.html. or by phone by contacting the person 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document 
by 1 p.m. e.s.t., Monday, November 14, 2016.
    Deadline for Submission of Written Comments or Statements: Written 
comments or statements on the topics listed in section II.A. of this 
document may be sent via mail or electronically to the address 
specified in the ADDRESSES section of this document and must be 
received by 5 p.m. e.s.t., Friday, December 2, 2016.

ADDRESSES: 
    Meeting Location: The Listening Session will be held via 
teleconference only.
    Meeting Registration: Persons interested in participating in the 
teleconference must register by completing the online registration. 
Online registration is available via the CMS Compliance Training, 
Education & Outreach--Upcoming/Current Events Web site: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/training/CTEO/Upcoming_Current_events.html.
    Requests for Special Accommodations: Individuals who require 
special accommodations should send a request via email to 
CTEO@cms.hhs.gov.
    Written Comments or Statements: Any interested party may send 
written comments or statements by mail to Attn: Chad Buskirk, Centers 
for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Mail Stop C1-24-23, 7500 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 or by email to 
PARTDPOLICY@cms.hhs.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chad Buskirk, 410-786-1630. News Media 
Representatives must contact our Public Affairs Office at (202) 690-
6145.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Section 704 of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 
(CARA) (Pub. L. 114-198) includes provisions to permit Part D sponsors 
to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries under 
which Part D sponsors may limit such beneficiaries' access to 
frequently abused drugs to certain prescribers and pharmacies. Section 
704(g)(2)(A) of CARA requires the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services to convene stakeholders for input regarding specific topics in 
sufficient time for the Secretary to take such input into account in 
promulgating regulations to implement the relevant provisions. 
Stakeholders include Medicare beneficiaries with Part A or Part B, 
advocacy groups representing Medicare beneficiaries, physicians, 
pharmacists, and other clinicians (particularly other lawful 
prescribers of controlled substances), retail pharmacies, plan 
sponsors, entities delegated by plan sponsors (such as pharmacy benefit 
managers), and biopharmaceutical manufacturers.

II. Listening Session Topics and Format

A. Listening Session Topics

    Section 704 of CARA is the basis for the listening session and 
provides the information for which we are soliciting stakeholder input. 
The first topic is found in section 704(a) of CARA and the nine other 
topics are from the listing in section 704(g)(2)(B) of CARA. Therefore, 
we are soliciting feedback from stakeholders and other interested 
parties on the following 10 topics:
     The clinical guidelines that indicate misuse or abuse of 
frequently abused drugs. Section 704(a) of CARA refers to such clinical 
guidelines and requires the Secretary to develop such guidelines in 
consultation with Part D sponsors and other stakeholders.
     The anticipated impact of drug management programs for at-
risk beneficiaries under section 1860D-4(c)(5) of the Social Security 
Act (the Act) on cost-sharing and ensuring accessibility to 
prescription drugs for enrollees in prescription drug plans (PDPs), and 
MA-PD plans who are at-risk beneficiaries for prescription drug abuse 
(as defined in section 1860D-4(c)(5)(C) of the Act).
     The use of an expedited appeals process under which such 
an enrollee may appeal the enrollee's identification as an at-risk 
beneficiary for prescription drug abuse (similar to the processes 
established under the Medicare Advantage program that allow an 
automatic escalation to external review of claims submitted under Part 
C).
     The types of enrollees that should be treated as exempted 
individuals, as described in section 1860D-4(c)(5)(C)(ii) of the Act.
     The manner in which terms and definitions should be 
applied, such as the use of clinical appropriateness in determining 
whether an enrollee is an at-risk beneficiary for prescription drug 
abuse as defined in section 1860D-4(c)(5)(C) of Act.
     The information to be included in the notices described in 
section 1860D-4(c)(5)(B) of Act and the standardization of such 
notices.
     The responsibility for the implementation of the program 
of the PDP sponsor (or Medicare Advantage organization) that 
establishes a drug management program for at-risk beneficiaries under 
section 1860D-4(c)(5) of the Act.
     Notices for plan enrollees at the point of sale that would 
explain why an at-risk beneficiary has been prohibited from receiving a 
prescription at a location outside of the designated pharmacy.
     Evidence-based prescribing guidelines for opiates.
     The sharing of claims data under Parts A and B of title 
XVIII of the Act with Part D sponsors.

B. Listening Session Format

    Stakeholders and other interested parties will be convened by 
teleconference for this listening session. The session will begin with 
teleconference logistics and an overview of objectives for the session. 
The remainder of the session will be devoted to receiving input on the 
10 topics specified in section II.A. of this document. Time allotted 
for each topic will be limited.

III. Registration Instructions

    Persons interested in participating the teleconference must 
register by completing the on-line registration via the CMS Compliance 
Training, Education & Outreach--Upcoming/Current Events Web site: 
https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/training/CTEO/Upcoming_Current_events.html by the deadline specified in

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the DATES section of this document. You will receive a registration 
confirmation with the dial-in information to participate in the 
listening session.
    Individuals requiring special accommodations should refer to the 
DATES and ADDRESSES section of this document.

    Dated: October 7, 2016.
Andrew M. Slavitt,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
[FR Doc. 2016-25806 Filed 10-21-16; 4:15 pm]
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