Letter/Comment
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022.
Patients need to be assured that their health coverage will cover most of their health needs.
The Affordable Care Act mandated that health insurance plans sold on the individual and small group markets must cover 10 essential health benefits:
These requirements help ensure that coverage sold on these markets is robust enough to cover most consumers' needs.
The AHA opposes attempts to erode these consumer protections. All individuals should be assured that their coverage is comprehensive and will meet their needs.