Table of Contents

I. Background

A. Overview

B. Working Families Tax Cut Legislation

C. Severability

II. Provisions of the Interim Final Rule With Comment Period

A. Decision to Revise Certain Eligibility and Enrollment Regulations To Implement Community Engagement

B. Applicable Individuals

C. Demonstrating Community Engagement

D. Mandatory Exceptions for Certain Individuals

E. Specified Excluded Individuals

F. Mandatory Exceptions vs. Specified Excluded Individuals

G. Short-Term Hardship Exceptions

H. Assessing Compliance With the Community Engagement Requirement

I. Verification of Compliance With and Exceptions and Exclusions From the Community Engagement Requirement

J. Noncompliance Procedures

K. Implementation Timing

L. Outreach

M. Managed Care Implications

N. Additional Considerations

O. Monitoring

III. Good Cause for Proceeding With an Interim Final Rule With Comment Period

IV. Collection of Information Requirements

A. Wage Estimates

B. Adjustment to State Cost Estimates

C. Information Collection Requirements (ICRs)

D. Burden Summary

E. Submission of PRA-Related Comments

V. Regulatory Impact Analysis

A. Statement of Need

B. Overall Impact

C. Detailed Economic Analysis

D. Alternatives Considered

E. Accounting Statement

F. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

G. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

H. Federalism

I. E.O. 14192 , “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation”

J. Conclusion