DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20201

December 29, 2017
HHS Request: 2017-00722-FOIA-OS
Legal Case 1:17-cv-01448
Mr. Austin R. Evers, Esq.
Executive Director
American Oversight
1030 15th Street NW, Suite B255
Washington, DC 20005
Dear Mr. Evers:
This letter is the Department’s second interim response to your May 4, 2017, Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) 1 request, which you sent via electronic mail to the attention of Michael
Marquis, FOIA Director, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Department). In
that request, you sought the following records, as quoted from your request:
1. A copy of any letter or memorandum sent on or about March 23, 2017 to
Congressional Republicans outlining potential regulatory actions related to the
Affordable Care Act. The requested record was referenced in an April 4, 2017 letter from
21 Senators to Secretary Tom Price.
2. Any other communications from HHS to any member of Congress or congressional
staff concerning potential administrative actions relating to implementation of the
Affordable Care Act. Please provide all responsive records from March 6, 2017, to the
date the search is conducted.
After receiving your request, the Department sent your request to three offices for records
search: the Office of the Secretary (IOS); the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration
(ASA), and; the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation (ASL). In accordance with the
Court’s minute orders of November 2, 2017, and November 17, 2017, HHS must process at least
400 potentially responsive records each month in rolling responses to American Oversight’s
FOIA request. For this second response, our office has processed approximately 1,227
documents, which totaled approximately 2,589 pages.
As with our first response, the vast majority of those pages were determined to be outside the
scope of your request and non-responsive, in that they did not discuss or involve the subjects
described in either Item 1 or Item 2 of your request.
After careful consideration and review, we have made the following disclosure determination
regarding the documents in which records with responsive material were located:

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Fourteen (14) pages are being released without FOIA Exemption;
Twenty-eight (28) pages are being released with redactions under FOIA Exemptions
5 and 6.

Exemption 5
Exemption 5 protects “inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be
available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency.” 2 Amongst the
several bases upon which records may be withheld under Exemption 5, the deliberative process
privilege applies to the materials withheld and redacted in this case.
Exemption 6
FOIA Exemption 6 permits a federal agency to withhold information about individuals in
“personnel and medical files and similar files” when the disclosure of such information “would
constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.” 3 The United States Supreme
Court has held that Congress intended the term "similar files" to be interpreted broadly, rather
than narrowly. 4 The Court stated that the protection of an individual's privacy "surely was not
intended to turn upon the label of the file which contains the damaging information" and opined
that information that "applies to a particular individual" meets the threshold requirement for
Exemption 6 protection. In analyzing these records, we find they meet this threshold requirement
of the Exemption.
When a privacy interest is found to exist, the public interest in disclosure of the information, if
existent, must be examined and weighed against the privacy interest in nondisclosure. In this
case certain e-mail addresses and non-public telephone and cell phone numbers were redacted
under this Exemption. The release of this information would not serve to enhance or increase the
public understanding of government functions, but would pose a harm to privacy interests, and
thus the invocation of Exemption 6 is appropriate.
Should you have questions, please contact Michael Baer, Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of
Justice.
Sincerely,

Michael S. Marquis
Director
Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts Division
cc: Michael Baer
Sara Creighton
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5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(5)
5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(6)
4
United States Department of State v. Washington Post Co, 456 U.S. 595 (1982))
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Subject: Re: HHS "currently deciding" whether to fund Obamacare subsidy
Date: Wednesday, April 12. 2017r 8:55:48 AM

I am stuck on metro. So sorryI will try you soon

 

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Re: HHS deciding" whether to fund Uhamacare subsidy
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Can you that new? The dealership shuttle is having issues and I may be in transit

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To: My [r3 Em'ly
Subject: Re: HHS "currently deciding" whether to fund Ubamacare subsidy
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 201? 1:58:32 AM

That should work. At the car dealer now and subject to the I call you
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TD: Waller i 5W
Subject: Re: IL Delegation Letter
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 5:28:53 PM

Seema just spoke to Reps. Shimkus and Kinzinger.]osh Trent was also in the line.

We are preparing a letter now that will confirm some flexibility CMS has at the state
level to help IL. Will share a copy when ready. Expect within the hour.

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Subject: Re: Texas 1115 Waiver

Date: Tuesday, Ma},r 02, 201? 5:53:31 PM

 

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Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 4:4? PM

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Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017' 4:43 PM

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Yes we should be able to do 5:45pm.

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Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 1:53 PM
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Do v'all mind providing us with the best number to reach Senator Cornvn at 6pm tomorrow?
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Thank you,

Jessica Harrison

From: Conrad, Patricia (HHSIIOS)

Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 11:45 AM

To: Oliver, Aaricka (Cornyn)

Cc: Nelson, Beth (Cornyn); Arbes. Sarah Kerr, Paige (Cornyn)
Subject: RE: Texas 1115 Waiver

Great? thanks so much. It is probably better it we call you hope that is ok.

 

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Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017' 11:21 AM

To: Oliver, Aaricka (Cornyn) (logo) 
Cc: Harrison, Jessica lNelson, Beth {Cornyn}
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We can do 6:30 pm tonight or we can do 6:00 pm tomorrow night Tuesday. Will either of those
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Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017' 4:21 PM

To: Arbes, Sarah 40:0(6) Nelson, Beth (Cornyn)

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Hi Everyone:

Can we do today at 5:15 pm?

From: Arbes, Sarah (HHSIASL)

Sent: Friday, April 28, 201? 4:18 PM

To: Nelson, Beth (Cornyn)

Cc: Aramanda, Alec Oliver, Aaricka (Cornyn); Kerr, Paige (Cornyn): Conrad, Patricia
(HHSIIDS)

Subject: RE: Texas 1115 Waiver

Great! And Patty Conrad from Dr. Price?s scheduling team.

 

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From: Arbes, Sarah [mailtoz M6)
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 1:46 PM
To: Nelson, Beth {Cornyn} ?1 W15) 
Cc: Aramanda, Alec 103x15) 
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Hi Both,
Can you please connect me with your scheduler? We?ll be happy to get this set up.

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Adding Alec who can fill you in on current status.

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Subject: RE: Texas 1115 Waiver

Date: Friday, April 28, 201? 4:18:00 PM

 

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Hi Beth,
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Subject: RE: Texas 1115 Waiver

Date: Friday, April 28, 201? 1:45:00 PM
HiBeth,

Can you please connect me with your scheduler? We?ll be happy to get this setup.

Sarah

 

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Subject: RE: Texas 1115 Waiver
Date: Friday, April 23, 201? 12:50:00 PM

 

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From: W11

To: let], Ian
Subject: RE: Call with Sec. Price Chairman Brady
Date: Thursday, April 27, 201? 2:44:00 PM

 

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Subject: RE: Call with Sec. Price Chairman Brady

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Hi Jen? Secretary Price can do 10am EST tomorrow. Will that work? What is this in regards to?

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Jessica Harrison

 

 

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From: W11

To: Mung. 
Subject: RE: Added Call for Tomorrow"s Schedule
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2017 7240200 PM

 

Yes, specifics would help! Thank youl!

 

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To: Manson, L'ng?gg

Cc: Ar Al 

Subject: RE: Inquiryr - WA State 1115 Waiver
Date: Tuesday, April 25. 201? 4:56:00 PM
Hi Lindsay,

Thanks for reaching out. Adding my colleague, Alec Aramanda, who works on Medicaid issues.

Sarah

 

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To: 
Subject: RE: Thanks!
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2017 12:41:00 PM

 

Thanks for the kind words, Sarah. It was great working with you as well. Looking forward to ongoing
conversations and the road ahead.

Sarah

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To: Edattel. Paul

Subject: Pre?Deliberative and Draft

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The waivers provided under the MacArthur Amendment are explicitly tied to ?health
insurance coverage offered in the individual or small group market. This amendment gives
states ?exibility to specify the essential health bene?ts for health coverage o?ered in the
small group and individual markets. Should the AHCA become law, the Department of Health
and Human Services will administer it in line with both the explicit text of the hill and its
intent. HHS is continuing its comprehensive review of all regulations and guidance released
by the previous administration. ?Alleigh Matte, HHS spokesperson


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From: Palmer, Ashley?r (HHSIASL)

Sent: 21 Jun 2017 21:08:39 +0000
To: Reiser, Martin
Subject: Fwd: quick meeting next week?

Hey Marty Does 5pm next Monday work for you to meet?? I believe it works for Matt,
if you?re also game.

 

 

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Sent: 20 Jun 2017 17:31:29 +0000

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Subject: quick meeting next week?

 

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From: Arbes, Sarah (HHSIASL)

Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 10:17 AM

To: Rogers, Sarah

Cc: Palmer, Ashley (HHSJASL)

Subject: RE: HHS Secretaryr Price at Conference

Ashelv who can coordinate with you on papers we will want to pass out.

 

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Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 10:31 AM

To: Deutsch, Jeremy
Cc: Palmer, Ashley Kristin Harrison, Jessica

Conrad, Patricia 
Subject: HHS Secretary Price at Conference

Hi Jeremy,

 

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I?ve cc?d Dr. Price?s schedulers, Jessica and Patty, in the event we can make
this happen. Please let me know!

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From: Palmer, Ashley 

Sent: 26 Jun 2017 14:31:12 +0000

To: Rogers, Sarah

Cc: Arbes, Sarah 

Subject: RE: HHS Secretary Price at Conference

Hi Sarah Are you available to talk now? Would like to get a sense of timing for the morning, and

logistics for the resources we?ll have on hand.

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From: Arbes, Sarah (HHSIASL)

Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 10:17 AM

To: Rogers, Sarah

Cc: Palmer, Ashley 

Subject: RE: HHS Secretary Price at Conference

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Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 10:31 AM
To: Deutsch, Jeremy

Cc: Palmer, Ashley Kristin Harrison, Jessica
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From: Palmer, Ashley 

Sent: 26 Jun 2017 14:42:44 +0000

To: Rogers, Sarah

Cc: Arbes, Sarah 

Subject: RE: HHS Secretary Price at Conference

That works here. My cell will be best (taro

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From: Palmer, Ashley,r [mailtoz 
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 10:31 AM

To: Rogers, Sarah

Cc: Arbes, Sarah 

Subject: RE: HHS Secretary Price at Conference

Hi Sarah Are you available to talk now? Would like to get a sense of timing for the morning, and
logistics for the resources we?ll have on hand.

I?m available at either of these numbers:
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Thanks!

 

From: Arbes, Sarah 

Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 10:17 AM

To: Rogers, Sarah

Cc: Palmer, Ashley (HHSIASL)

Subject: RE: HHS Secretary Price at Conference

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From: Arbes, Sarah [mailto PW

Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 AM
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Cc: Palmer, Ashley Kristin Harrison, Jessica
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From: Palmer, Ashley 
Sent: 26 Jun 2017 18:11:58 +0000
To: 
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Cc: IArbes, Sarah 

Subject: RE: quick meeting next week?

 

 

 

 

Hi - Where should we plan to meet at 5pm? On our end, it'll be Joyce Meyer, Kris Sarah and
myself. Look forward to catching up.

?Ashley

From: Palmer, Ashley (HHSIASL)

Sent: Tuesday, June 20 2017 1:31 PM

To: 'Matt.Hoffm- 'Caleb.gra_; 'Martin.reiser_
Cc: katie.meye ?Arbes, Sarah (HHSIASL)

Subject: quick meeting next week?

 

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From: Palmer, Ashley (HHSIASL)

Sent: 26 Jun 2017 18:47:34 +0000

To: Hoffmann, Matt;Graff, Caleb;Reiser, Martin
Cc: Meyer, Katie;Arbes, Sarah (HHSIASLII
Subject: Re: quick meeting next week?

Great. We'll see you there.

 

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From: Palmer, Ashley [mailtolmxa
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 2:12 PM

To: Hoffmann, Matt; Graff, Caleb; Reiser, Martin
Cc: Meyer, Katie; Arbes, Sarah (HHSIASL)
Subject: RE: quick meeting next week?

Hi - Where should we plan to meet at 5pm? On our end, it?ll be Joyce Meyer, Kris 
Sarah and myself, Look forward to catching up.

-Ash ey

From: Palmer, Ashley 

Sent: Tuesday, June 20 2017 1:31 PM 
To: *Matwofrman oo? 'Caleb.gra_;

'Martin.reiser(

Cc: katie.meye_ Arbes, Sarah 

Subject: quick meeting next week?

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From: Arbes, Sarah 

Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 3:06 PM
To: 'Riley, Sean {Ron Johnson)?

Cc: Palmer, Ashleyr 
Subject: Follow-up from RPC Lunch

HiSean,

 

Dr. Price spoke at Policy Lunch today. 

 

 

 

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If you have time in the next day,I or two, would love to connect you via phone with one of the Secretary?s
top policy advisors to discuss further.

Sarah

Sarah Arhes
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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From: Palmer, Ashley 

Sent: 12 Jul 2017 17:48:08 +0000

To: Riley, Sean (Ron Johnson)

Cc: Arbes, Sarah 

Subject: RE: STLD plans RE: Follow-up from RPC Lunch

Hi Sean Hope you?re The following information has been provided by CCIIO as a follow-up to
Friday?s call on STLD plans.

 



 

 

 

Best regards;

-Ash 
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