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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AO43 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issues Under the Newborns and Mothers Health Protection Act (CMS-4116-F) 
Abstract: This final rule sets forth the post-childbirth hospitalization length-of-stay requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers that cover such length of stays. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 144    45 CFR 146    45 CFR 148   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300gg to 300gg-63    42 USC 300gg-91 and 300gg-92   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  10/20/2008  73 FR 62409   
Final Action Effective  12/19/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: Yes 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 0938-AI17 
Agency Contact:
Adam Shaw
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Center for Beneficiary Choices, Employer & Policy Operations Group, Mailstop C5-14-15, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-1091
Email: adam.shaw@cms.hhs.gov