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Comment Letter on Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026

Public Comment Comment Letter on Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026
Jason Levitis, Sabrina Corlette
Display Date
November 12, 2024
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On October 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services released its draft "Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters" for plan year 2026. The proposed rule includes numerous provisions designed to enhance program integrity, support consumer decision-making, and improve consumers' experiences enrolling in and maintaining affordable insurance coverage. This comment letter provides legal and policy analysis of the proposals, including options for modifying the premium payment threshold proposal and potential language for codifying "silver loading."

Research Areas Health and health care
Tags Affordable Care Act Federal health care reform Health care laws and regulations
Policy Centers Health Policy Center
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