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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AO07 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Payments for Service Provided Without Charge (Free Care) (CMS-2489-P) 
Abstract: The proposed rule would clarify that Federal Financial Participation (FFP) is not available to States on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries for Medicaid-covered services provided without charge (that is, free care) to individuals receiving the services. Free care means a particular service is available without charge to an individual who receives the service or to any third party on behalf of the individual. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 435   
Legal Authority: None   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Melissa L. Harris
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Disability and Elderly Health Programs Group, Mailstop S2-14-26, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-3397
Email: melissa.harris@cms.hhs.gov