CMS seeks comments on ACA essential health benefits

Dec 01, 2022 - 03:52 PM
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeks public input on topics related to essential health benefits — items and services that all non-grandfathered health plans in the individual and small group markets must cover under the Affordable Care Act. The agency is requesting feedback on how essential health benefits may need to be updated to reflect changes in medical evidence and scientific advancement, address gaps in coverage and health equity, or remove barriers to accessing services. In particular, CMS seeks feedback on essential health benefits related to maternal health, behavioral health and prescription drug coverage. The agency will publish the request for information in the Dec. 2 Federal Register, with comments accepted for 60 days.

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