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FAQs About Affordable Care Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Implementation Part 63

Guidance for Federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) entities and disputing parties on the applicability of updated County Data for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Guidance, and questions regarding how disputing parties and certified IDR entities should process batched disputes and disputes involving air ambulance services in light of the recent court decisions in Texas Medical Association et al. v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services et al. (TMA III) and Texas Medical Association et al. v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services et al. (TMA IV).

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: November 28, 2023

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.