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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AI29 Publication ID: Spring 1999 
Title: Medicare+Choice Program (HCFA-1030-F) 
Abstract: The purpose of this final rule is to set forth limited changes to the Medicare+Choice regulations published in our June 26, 1998 interim final rule (63 FR 34968). Those regulations implemented section 4001 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA), which established the Medicare+Choice (M+C) program. This final rule addresses selected issues raised by commenters on the June 26, 1998 interim final rule where we have identified the need for changes or where we believe that clarifications are needed as soon as possible. Among these issues are provider participation procedures, beneficiary enrollment options, and several access-related issues, including initial care assessment requirements, notification requirements when specialists are terminated from an M+C plan, and several coordination of care requirements. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 422   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1302    42 USC 1395(w)21 to 27    42 USC 1395hh   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  06/26/1998  63 FR 34968   
Final Action  10/00/1999    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No 
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