Monday, April 28, 2025
4/28/2025
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - On July 29, 2010, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius made a final determination that the provisions of the Affordable Care Act which amends Title XXVII of the PHSA apply to Guam. With this final determination by the HHS Secretary, there has been an increase in inquiries on the provisions that will apply or not apply to the consumers of Guam. The goals of the project are: (1) To be able to provide information if any provisions of the medical health insurance plans that are issued in Guam are in compliance with the Affordable Care Act. (2) To be able to handle appeals that could include assistance for filing both internal and external appeals on behalf of consumers not only with issuers of health insurance plans but also with self-insured plans. This will include a legislative proposal for the adoption of the NAIC External Review Model Act. (3) To be able to inform and assist Guam citizens and residents who qualify for enrollment with the Medicaid and CHIP Prog
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).