Below you will find a list of archived Affordable Care Act Correspondence and Policy Briefs, sorted by date and subject for reference. If you would like the join the e-mail list to receive these notices click here [need link] .
| Date Sent/Posted | Addressed To | Topic/Issue | Action(s) Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2021 TSGAC Brief - Click Here | 1/13/2021: TSGAC Issue Brief_COVID Stimulus_1_13_2021 FINAL | ||
| 1/2/2020: TSGAC Brief - Click Here | 12/10/2019: TSGAC Brief - American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Marketplace Enrollment,Including Access to Cost-Sharing Protections, and Medicaid Enrollment - December 20, 2019 | ||
| 12/10/2019: TSGAC Brief - Click Here | 12/10/2019: TSGAC Brief - Tribal Sponsorship of Medicare Part B and Part D Premiums - December 10, 2019 – REVISED | ||
| July 27, 2016 - HHS ECP List Tip Sheet Click Here | New HHS ECP List Tip Sheet issued by the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO). This document outlines the steps to enter and update entries on the HHS ECP List. | HHS ECP List Tip Sheet | |
| UPDATED! - 6/24/2016 CLICK HERE (PDF) | UPDATED! - TSGAC - All Tribes/Indian health care providers | UPDATED! Applicable Percentages and Thresholds: Indexing Adjustments Related to Certain Affordable Care Act Provisions for 2015, 2016, and 2017 | UPDATED! Applicable Percentages and Thresholds: Indexing Adjustments Related to Certain Affordable Care Act Provisions for 2015, 2016, and 2017 |
| 3/18/2016 CLICK HERE (PDF) | TSGAC - All Tribes/Indian health care providers | Indian Health Service Reimbursement Rates (aka "OMB Rate") for 2016. | Indian Health Service Reimbursement Rates (aka "OMB Rate") for 2016. |
| 3/18/2016 CLICK HERE (PDF) | TSGAC - All Tribes/Indian health care providers | Review of HHS ECP Lists for Coverage Years 2016, 2017, and 2018 | Review of HHS ECP Lists for Coverage Years 2016, 2017, and 2018 |
| 1/28/2016 CLICK HERE (PDF) | TSGAC Memo - All Tribes/Indian health care providers | TSGAC Memo - Federal Poverty Levels for Medicaid and Marketplace Enrollment in 2016 and 2017 | Federal Poverty Levels for Medicaid and Marketplace Enrollment in 2016 and 2017 |
| TSGAC MEMO: Oct. 30, 2015 - CLICK HERE (PDF) | TSGAC Memo - All Tribes/Indian health care providers (IHCPs) | TSGAC Memo - HHS ECP List - Process for Updating Entries | TSGAC Memo - HHS ECP List - Process for Updating Entries |
| July 29, 2015: Webinar - Please Click Here for ROI Template (Instructions) July 29, 2015: Webinar: - Please Click Here for ROI Template (Excel File) | Resource for Tribes/THOs engaged in Tribal premium sponsorship | Tribal Premium Sponsorship, Calculation of Return on Investment, Template and Instructions | Resource for Tribes/THOs engaged in Tribal premium sponsorship |
| July 27, 2015 Click Here | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Comments on CMS-2390-P, “Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs; Medicaid Managed Care, CHIP Delivered in Managed Care, Medicaid and CHIP Comprehensive Quality Strategies, and Revisions Related to Third Party Liability: Proposed Rules | TSGAC provided a series of substantive comments (26 pages); along with accompanying attachments. The TSGAC comments mirror the model template developed by a team of health care experts from the MMPC/NIHB. |
| June 26, 2015 Click Here | TTAG to CCIIO-CMS-DHHS | Cost Sharing Protections | Identified barriers (and fixes) to AI/ANs accessing Indian-specific cost-sharing protections |
| May 15, 2015 Click Here | Internal Revenue Service | Notice 2015-16 on Section 4980I — Excise Tax on High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage | TSGAC Comments in Request to Notice from IRS. |
| January 14, 2015 Click Here | Ms Tracy Parker Warren Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs OTGR(075F)-VA | Comments Submitted Response to Notice of TC: Sec 102 © of the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 | Urge the Reports enter into agreements for reimbursement also current agreements be used and expanded where possible to speed up implementation to eligible veterans |
| January 12, 2015 Click Here | CCIIO-CMS-DHHS | Comments on Draft 2016 Letter to Issuers in the Federally-Facilitated Marketplace | We are available to discuss any of the recommendations contained in the correspondence and attachment on CMS-9944-P |
| December 22, 2014 Click Here | DHHS/CMS- Regulations.gov | Comments on CMS-9944-P;Notice of Benefits and Payment Parameters for 2016 | |
| December 19, 2014 Click Here | Ms. Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator, CMS | TSGAC-TTAG letter of Request for Information on Contract Offers made by Issuers of Qualified Health Plans | Response received from Marilyn Tavenner, CMMS 2/2/15 to TSGAC letter dated 12/19/14 |
| November 10, 2014 Click Here | IHS Director,Dr. Y. Roubideaux | Tribal Consultation on Medicare-like Rates (MLR) Regulations and/or Guidance | Request Tribal Consultation on MLR before the IHS or CMS publish any notices of proposed rule-making or any guidance on this topic. |
| November 7, 2014 Click Here | CMS, Director, Ms Kitty Marx | Reappointment of Primary & Alternate Representative to serve on CMS Tribal Technical Advisory Committee | Appreciate collective work of the TTAG provide advice and input to the CMS |
| October 16, 2014 Click Here | Sylvia Burwell, Secretary DHHS and Jacob Lew, Secretary Treasury | Appreciation for Recent Announcement on Exemption from Tax Penalty for American Indian/Alaska Natives | Continued partnership to improve health and welfare for Tribal citizens |
| September 19, 2014 Click Here | Dr. Elaine Buckberg, DAS for Policy, Dept of Treasury | Announcement Regarding Applying for Exemption through Tax Filing | Continued collaboration to improve health and welfare of all tribal members |
| August 28, 2014 Click Here | Sylvia Burwell, Secretary, DHHS | IHS Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee Priorities and Strategic Plan | Response received 12/8/14 from Sylvia Burwell, DHHS re: HHS supports efforts to increase AI/AN enrollment in Medicaid, CHIP and the Marketplace.re;CSC continue to make progress on resolving claims |
| August 25, 2014 | Mary Wakefield, Ph.D. RN ,Administrator Health Resources & Services Administration, DHHS | Request for Tribal Consultation on 340B Drug Pricing Program | Considered attending Tribal Consultation on this matter |
| August 15, 2014 | Dr. Caroyln Clancy, Interim Under Secretary Health-Veterans Affairs IHS Director, Dr. Y.Roubideaux | Request for VA and IHS to Revisit the VA-IHS Reimbursement Agreement | Considered attending TSGAC Quarterly meeting during Oct 8-9 and discuss recommendations in greater details. |
| May 23, 2014 Click Here | DHHS Secretary, The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius | Delaying Meaningful Use Electronic Health Record Program-Stage 3 | Response received 9/12/14 from Marilynn Tavenner, CMS re: HER Incentive Programs, CMS updated the hardship exception application to add another option for extreme circumstances |
| May 20, 2014 | Mandy Cohen | Request for Action on Outstanding Issues for AI/AN under ACA | Response received 6/13/14 from Mandy Cohen, MD MPH, letter sent by TSGAC dated 5/20/2014 re request for action on issues for AI/AN under ACA |
| May 20, 2014 Click Here | DHHS Secretary, The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius | Request for Action on Outstanding Issues for AI/AN under ACA | Appeal to reconsider an administrative fix for definition of Indian under ACA |
| April 15, 2014 Click Here | IHS Director, Dr. Y.Roubideaux | Response Ltr Interpreting Section 402 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act | On-Going discussions and provide comments |
| March 31, 2014 Click Here | CMS-DHHS Attn: CMS Desk Officer | CMS-3178-P; Comment on Proposed Emergency Preparedness Rule | On-Going collaboration and recommendations provided |
| February 25, 2014 Click Here | CCIIO/CMS/DHHS | Comments on Draft 2015 CCIIO letter to issuers in the Federally-facilitated Marketplaces | On-Going collaboration and further discussions and recommendations |
| February 7, 2014 Click Here | Final Comments - TSGAC- CMS-9937-P Benefit and Payment Parameters 2015-... | Final Comments - TSGAC- CMS-9937-P Benefit and Payment Parameters 2015-... | |
| January 31, 2014 Click Here | IHS Director, Dr. Y. Roubideaux | December 6, 2013 DTLL on Expanding the Medicare-Like Rate Cape to Non-Hospital Services | TSGAC Comments |
| January 29, 2014 Click Here | DOT, Office of Economic Policy, Dr.Elaine Buckberg | Follow-up from January 22,2014 IHS/TSGAC Quarterly Meeting | On-Going collaboration and participation in work groups establish to fashion approach implementing exemption |
| January 22, 2014 Click Here | CMS/DHHS Attn: CMS-3288-N | Comments on CMS-2380-PN; Basic Health Program Proposed Federal Funding Methodology for 2015 | Recommend CMS modify proposed funding formula in determine amount of federal payment to states for AI/AN enrollees |
| Nov. 4, 2013 - Third Party Payments of Premiums..... - Click Here | Third Party Payments of Premiums for Qualified Health Plans in the Marketplaces | Third Party Payments of Premiums for Qualified Health Plans in the Marketplaces |
Documents
| Title | Link | hf:doc_categories | hf:doc_tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5a. 2021- TSGAC Brief: American Indian and Alaska Native Marketplace Enrollment, Including Access to Cost-Sharing Protections | advisory-meeting-materials health-reform advisory-committees | tsgac | |
| TSGAC Brief – Tribal Sponsorship of Medicare Part B and Part D Premiums | health-reform |