Carriers asked how far back mitigating documentation should go; DFR to follow up
The division asked carriers to report reasons for exceptions (HPSA, low-income ZIP) and to document contracting or mitigating measures; a carrier asked how far back the documentation should extend and the division said it will determine scope and report back.
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Spencer Peacock (CFR) walked through two exceptions tabs (health professional shortage areas and low-income ZIP codes), described the HRSA-derived reason list and the ability to report which standards (time, distance, wait) were not met, and listed common reasons (lack of available providers, unwillingness to contract, departure/closure). He said carriers may attach contracting documents and mark mitigating measures in the template.
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