PROPOSAL
Maryland Register
Issue Date: April 13, 2018
Volume 45 • Issue 8 • Pages 430—431
Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
10.09.78 Establishment, Operation, and Authority for Making Capitated Payments for Dual Eligibles Enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plans
Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b) and 15-103(a), Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[18-078-P]
The Secretary of Health proposes to repeal in their entirety existing Regulations .07 and .08 under COMAR 10.09.78 Establishment, Operation, and Authority for Dual Eligibles Enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plans.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to repeal outdated and obsolete regulations governing recovery and reimbursement for Medicare Advantage Plans because the Program no longer pays the capitation rates to Medicare Advantage Plans as this regulation contemplates.
Comparison to Federal Standards
There is no corresponding federal standard to this proposed action.
Estimate of Economic Impact
The proposed action has no economic impact.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Michele Phinney, Director, Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street, Room 512, Baltimore, MD 21201, or call 410-767-6499 (TTY 800-735-2258), or email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov, or fax to 410-767-6483. Comments will be accepted through May 14, 2018. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
ROBERT R. NEALL
Secretary of Health