(a) Information related to proposed annual rate increases
of 15% or more will be publicly available on the website published
by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A link to
the CMS website will be posted on TDI's website: www.tdi.texas.gov/health/ratereview.html.
(b) Public comments concerning proposed rate increases
can be sent to RateReview@tdi.texas.gov.
(c) Final rate increases will be publicly available
on the website published by CMS no later than the first day of the
annual open enrollment period in the individual market for the applicable
calendar year.
(d) TDI will make information related to proposed or
final rate filings available to the public in a manner consistent
with 45 CFR §154.301(b), concerning CMS's Determinations of Effective
Rate Review Programs.
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