81 FR 1193 - HHS-Operated Risk Adjustment Methodology Meeting; March 25, 2016

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 6 (January 11, 2016)

This notice announces a meeting on the HHS-operated risk adjustment program, which is open to the public. The purpose of this stakeholder meeting is to solicit feedback on the HHS-operated risk adjustment methodology and to discuss potential improvements to the HHS risk adjustment methodology for the 2018 benefit year and beyond. This meeting, the ``HHS-operated Risk Adjustment Methodology Conference,'' will allow issuers, States, and other interested parties to discuss the contents of a White Paper to be published in advance of this meeting. This meeting will also provide an opportunity for participants to ask clarifying questions. The comments and information HHS obtains through this meeting may be used in future policy making for the HHS risk adjustment program.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 6 (Monday, January 11, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1193-1194]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00219]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[CMS-9935-N]


HHS-Operated Risk Adjustment Methodology Meeting; March 25, 2016

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting on the HHS-operated risk 
adjustment program, which is open to the public. The purpose of this 
stakeholder meeting is to solicit feedback on the HHS-operated risk 
adjustment methodology and to discuss potential improvements to the HHS 
risk adjustment methodology for the 2018 benefit year and beyond. This 
meeting, the ``HHS-operated Risk Adjustment Methodology Conference,'' 
will allow issuers, States, and other interested parties to discuss the 
contents of a White Paper to be published in advance of this meeting. 
This meeting will also provide an opportunity for participants to ask 
clarifying questions. The comments and information HHS obtains through 
this meeting may be used in future policy making for the HHS risk 
adjustment program.

DATES: Date of Meeting: March 25, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
Eastern daylight time (e.d.t.).
    Deadline for Onsite Participation: March 18, 2016, 5:00 p.m., 
e.d.t.
    Deadline for Webinar Meeting Participation: March 23, 2016, 5:00 
p.m. e.d.t.
    Deadline for Requesting Special Accommodations: March 18, 2016, 
5:00 p.m. e.d.t.
    Meeting Address: The meeting will be held at the CMS Single Site 
campus, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244.
    Registration: Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve 
basis, limited to two (2) participants per organization for the onsite 
location participation, and three (3) participants per organization for 
the webinar participation. Each individual can only register for either 
the onsite location participation or webinar participation. To change a 
registration option from onsite to webinar participation, the 
registrant must cancel the existing registration (onsite or webinar) 
before attempting to register for the other option.
    Registration Instructions: To register to attend the meeting either 
onsite or through webinar participation, visit the Registration for 
Technical Assistance Portal (REGTAP) at www.REGTAP.info. If not already 
a REGTAP user, register as a new user, log in and go to ``My 
Dashboard'' and select ``Training Events'' to register for the onsite 
or webinar event for the HHS-operated Risk Adjustment Methodology 
Meeting. Registrants can only register to attend the meeting onsite at 
CMS or remotely by webinar.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, please send 
inquiries about the logistics of the meeting to [email protected]. 
Users should submit inquiries and comments pertaining to content 
covered during the meeting to www.REGTAP.info. To submit an inquiry in 
REGTAP, select ``Submit an Inquiry'' from ``My Dashboard'' then select 
``HHS-operated Risk Adjustment Methodology Meeting'' from the Event 
Title dropdown menu and enter the question or comment. Users can submit 
their comments and upload attachments as needed. REGTAP will send the 
user an acknowledgement upon receipt of the comment. The CCIIO's Press 
Office at (202) 690-6145 will handle all press inquiries.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    This notice announces a meeting on the HHS-operated risk adjustment 
program to discuss potential improvements to the HHS risk adjustment 
methodology for the 2018 benefit year and beyond. This meeting will 
focus on the permanent risk adjustment program under section 1343 of 
the Affordable Care Act when HHS is operating a risk adjustment program 
on behalf of a State (referred to as the HHS-operated risk adjustment 
program).
    We are committed to stakeholder engagement in developing the 
detailed processes of the HHS-operated risk adjustment program. The 
purpose of this meeting is to share information with issuers, States, 
and interested parties about the risk adjustment methodology, offer an 
opportunity for these stakeholders to comment on key elements of the 
risk adjustment methodology, and discuss potential improvements to the 
HHS risk adjustment methodology for the 2018 benefit year and beyond.

II. Meeting Agenda

    The HHS-operated Risk Adjustment Methodology Conference will share 
information with stakeholders including issuers, States, and interested 
parties about the HHS-operated risk adjustment methodology and gather 
feedback on a White Paper on the HHS-operated risk adjustment 
methodology that will be issued in March 2016. The HHS-operated Risk 
Adjustment Methodology Conference will focus on an overview of the HHS-
operated risk adjustment methodology and other international risk 
adjustment models, what we have learned from the 2014 benefit year of 
the risk adjustment program and specific areas of potential refinements 
to the

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methodology. The meeting is open to the public, but attendance is 
limited to the space available. There are capabilities for remote 
access. Persons wishing to attend this meeting must register by the 
date listed in the DATES section, and register using the information in 
the ``REGISTRATION'' section.

III. Security, Building, and Parking Guidelines

    The meeting is open to the public, but attendance is limited to the 
space available. Persons wishing to attend this meeting must register 
by using the instructions in the ``REGISTRATION'' section of this 
notice by the date specified in the DATES section of this notice.
    This meeting will be held in a Federal government building; 
therefore, Federal security measures are applicable. We recommend that 
confirmed registrants arrive reasonably early, but no earlier than 45 
minutes prior to the start of the meeting, to allow additional time to 
clear security. Security measures include the following:
     Presentation of government-issued photographic 
identification to the Federal Protective Service or Guard Service 
personnel.
     Inspection of vehicle's interior and exterior (this 
includes engine and trunk inspection) at the entrance to the grounds. 
Parking permits and instructions will be issued after the vehicle 
inspection.
     Inspection, via metal detector or other applicable means 
of all persons brought entering the building. We note that all items 
brought into CMS, whether personal or for the purpose of presentation 
or to support a presentation, are subject to inspection. We cannot 
assume responsibility for coordinating the receipt, transfer, 
transport, storage, set-up, safety, or timely arrival of any personal 
belongings or items used for presentation or to support a presentation.

    Note:  Individuals who are not registered in advance will not be 
permitted to enter the building and will be unable to attend the 
meeting. The public may not enter the building earlier than 45 
minutes prior to the convening of the meeting.

    All visitors must be escorted in areas other than the lower and 
first floor levels in the Central Building.

    Dated: January 4, 2016.
Andrew Slavitt,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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