mmpc - National Indian Health Board

To do List:
-Myra will have draft by the 3 rd week; goal to have it done by November face to face meeting
6. Update on CMS/IHS Process for Electronic Verification Process
7. Medicaid expansion and exchange update
-reg. side on expansion-state questions wanting to know if they can go to 100% instead of 133%
-feedback won’t come back until after election
8. Update on VA Reimbursement Agreement Consultation
To Do List:
- Self advisory group sent a letter for Medicare reimbursement that only includes Medicare for
all in exclusive rates because of lower reimbursement rate
-VA said won’t use Medicaid for all in exclusive rates because it is a system issue and would be a
delay in processing Tribal claim; more quick to handle Medicare rates; concerned about error
rates/budget
*NIHB to see a similar letter as the Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee and to include
clarification regarding rates
*Myra Munson agreed to circulate the letter sent by Alaska representatives
Regulations Review and Update
RRAR updated through August, 15, 2012; circulated right before ACC
Upcoming Regulations and Comments:
Comment to CMS #10003—paperwork reduction request (Medicare coverage and payment into one
form; could pertain to section 206; need to look at what form means and what it could do for AI/AN,
due on Nov 6 th
OPM comment regarding certification of qualified health plans due October 22
To Do List and Items to Include for Next Meetings:
October 10 th TTAG call:
Request Update from CCIIO on (1) Status of Internal Clearance on Indian Addendum and
Companion Piece; and (2) Timing on Response to Tribal Recommendations and Comments on
the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges