Item 63

Authorize to retroactively amend item #35, originally approved by G&C on March 8, 2017, by extending the end date of the Federal Grant Award PRPPR170093 from the US Department of Health and Human Services From June 30, 2017 to October 30, 2018 to align with the Federal Grant end date, with no increase in funding, for the purpose of enhancing the States’ ability to effectively enforce the consumer protections under Part A of title XXVII of the PHS Act. The primary focus of the Department’s efforts will be to expand its review of parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits, as well as some work to ensure that health insurance issuers do not include discriminatory benefit designs that discourage people with potentially high-cost medical conditions from enrolling in those plans to enhance review of issuer form filings to ensure coverage of preventive health services without cost sharing. (2)Further authorize to retroactively amend item #35, originally approved by G&C on March 8, 2017, by extending the end date from June 30, 2017 to October 30, 2018 for the purpose of retaining a class 046 consultant position. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on August 25, 2017.