title: Medicare program: request for public comments on implementation of the Medicare+Choice program, and notice of timeframes for submission of applications for contracts--HCFA. Notice of intent to regulate; solicitation of comments.
abstract: The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA) establishes a new Medicare+Choice program. Under this program, eligible individuals may elect to receive Medicare benefits through enrollment in one of an array of private health plans that contract with us. The BBA directs the Secretary to publish by June 1, 1998, regulations establishing standards for the Medicare+Choice program. We have already received comments and inquiries from the public on a number of issues associated with the Medicare+Choice program. This document solicits further public comments on issues related to implementation of the Medicare+Choice program. We intend to consider these comments as we develop an interim final rule to implement the Medicare+Choice program. This document also includes preliminary information regarding application procedures for organizations that intend to contract with us to participate in the Medicare+Choice program. This document also informs the public of a meeting to discuss the Medicare+Choice program.
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