On October 23, 2014, CMS published the proposed methodology for determining federal payment amounts for states that elect to use the Basic Health Program to offer health benefits to low-income individuals otherwise eligible to purchase coverage through an Affordable Insurance Exchange/Marketplace for 2016. CMS proposes to use the same methodology in 2016 as was established in the final 2015 payment notice, with updated values. Comments will be accepted through November 24, 2014.