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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AR75 Publication ID: Spring 2013 
Title: ●Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Exchange Functions: Standards for Navigators and Non-Navigator Assistance Personnel (CMS-9955-F) 
Abstract: This final rule would establishe standards for Navigators providing in-person assistance through an Exchange Navigator Program and non-Navigator assistance personnel in Federally Facilitated Exchanges (FFEs) and State Partnership Exchanges (SPEs)and non-Navigator assistance personnel in State-based Exchanges that are funded through federal Exchange Establishment grants. The Affordable Care Act requires each Exchange to develop and implement Navigator grant programs, which will help consumers understand new programs, avail themselves of new protections, and navigate the system to find the most affordable coverage that meets their needs. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 155   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 18031(i)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/05/2013  78 FR 20581   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/06/2013 
Final Action  08/00/2013 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Joan Matlack
Senior Policy Advisor to the Director of the Consumer Support Group
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:301 492-4223
Email: joan.matlack@cms.hhs.gov