Nondiscrimination Health Programs and Activities
Guidance for: The purpose of this notice is to make organizations aware of this rule which is effective on July 18, 2016 (health plans have until the first plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2017 to implement any needed benefit design changes to their plans).
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 27, 2016
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