"The Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022 final rule part two finalizes some of the standards included in the proposed rule for states, exchanges, non-federal governmental plans, issuers in the individual and small-group markets ... These changes ... [include] lowering maximum consumer out-of-pocket costs by $400, improving competition and stability, elevating the consumer experience, expanding transparency, ensuring state flexibility, and promoting program integrity. The [CMS] anticipates additional rulemaking for the 2022 payment notice later this year."  MORE >>