HPIO releases brief outlining stakeholder considerations for ACA exchange, Medicaid rules

The Health Policy Institute of Ohio has released a new publication titled “Stakeholder considerations for ACA exchange and Medicaid interim final rules” (pdf, 9 pages).

The publication summarizes the exchange establishment and eligibility interim final rules and Medicaid interim final rules released last month by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It also highlights key stakeholder considerations regarding the rules.

Following HHS’s release of the rules, the Health Policy Institute of Ohio convened a diverse group of stakeholders comprised of representatives from provider, consumer, agent and broker, health plan, academic, small business and local government sectors to analyze the exchange rules and assess the implications of these rules on Ohio and Ohioans. Feedback from the group is reflected in the document.

The brief is intended to inform individuals and organizations and assist those who would like to provide comment on the interim final rules. Public comment on the exchange establishment and eligibility interim final rules is due by May 11, 2012. Public comment on the Medicaid interim final rules is due by May 7, 2012.