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HHS has published a notice announcing the establishment of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) CLASS Independence Advisory Council, which will help implement the ACA national voluntary insurance program for purchasing “community living assistance services and support” or “CLASS.” The Council specifically is charged with providing HHS with guidance on the development of the CLASS…

The Obama Administration continues to issue guidance documents and summary information regarding the ACA, including the following:

  • The OCIIO has posted “Questions and Answers on Enrollment of Children Under 19 Under the New Policy That Prohibits Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions.”
  • CMS has issued a memo to state Medicaid directors providing guidance on provisions of the ACA

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the availability of $60 million in Affordable Care Act grants for states and communities to help individuals and their caregivers better understand and navigate their health and long-term care options. Funding also can be used to support state Medicaid agencies as they transition individuals from…