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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AR48 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: ●Wellness Programs (CMS-9979-F) 
Abstract: This rule implements provisions of the Affordable Care Act that increase the maximum reward available under health-contingent wellness programs sponsored by group health plans and health insurance issuers, provided that consumer safeguards are in place. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 147   
Legal Authority: PL 111-148    42 USC 300gg to 300gg–63    42 USC 300gg–91    42 USC 300gg–92   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/26/2012  77 FR 70620   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/25/2013 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related Agencies: Joint: DOL, TREAS; 
Agency Contact:
James Mayhew
Director, Market Rules Division
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, MS: AR-20-54, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-9244
Email: james.mayhew@cms.hhs.gov