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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AI29 Publication ID: Fall 1998 
Title: Medicare+Choice Program; Regulatory Program to Implement Certain Medicare Provisions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (HCFA-1030-F) 
Abstract: This rule implements the new Medicare+Choice program established by the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997. Under the Medicare+Choice program (part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act) eligible individuals may choose to receive their Medicare benefits under any of several types of health care plans: coordinated care plans; medical savings account plans; fee-for service plans. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 400    42 CFR 403    42 CFR 417    42 CFR 422    42 CFR 471    42 CFR 489    42 CFR 498   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1302    42 USC 1395w21 to 27    42 USC 1395hh    42 USC 1395mm    PL 105-33, sec 1876   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Other  Statutory  Interim Final Rule.  06/01/1998 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule With Comment Period  06/26/1998  63 FR 34968   
Final Action  01/00/1999    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: State 
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Anthony Hausner
Center for Health Plans and Providers
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-1093