Department of the Treasury May 3, 2019 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This request for information (RFI) solicits public comment on ideas for innovative programs and waiver concepts that states could consider in developing a 1332 waiver plan. The Department of the Treasury and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the Department of Health and Human Services (collectively, the Departments) are seeking feedback and ideas on how states might take advantage of new flexibilities provided in recently published October 2018 guidance. The overarching goal of section 1332 waivers is to give all Americans the opportunity to gain high value and affordable health coverage regardless of income, geography, age, gender, or health status while empowering states to develop health coverage strategies that best meet the needs of their residents. The Departments are committed to empowering states to innovate in ways that will strengthen their health insurance markets, expand choices of coverage, target public resources to those most in need, and meet the unique circumstances of each state.