Medicare: Home health prospective payment system; 2007 CY rates update,

[Federal Register: November 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 217)]

[Rules and Regulations]

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Part II

Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

42 CFR Parts 414 and 484

Medicare Program; Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update for Calendar Year 2007 and Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 Changes to Medicare Payment for Oxygen Equipment and Capped Rental Durable Medical Equipment; Final Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

42 CFR Parts 414 and 484

[CMS-1304-F]

RIN 0938-AN76

Medicare Program; Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update for Calendar Year 2007 and Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 Changes to Medicare Payment for Oxygen Equipment and Capped Rental Durable Medical Equipment; Final Rule

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This final rule sets forth an update to the 60-day national episode rates and the national per-visit amounts under the Medicare prospective payment system for home health services. In addition, this final rule sets forth policy changes related to Medicare payment for certain durable medical equipment for the purpose of implementing sections 1834(a)(5) and 1834(a)(7) of the Social Security Act, as amended by section 5101 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. This final rule also responds to public comments on the August 3, 2006, proposed rule that pertain to a number of issues including the requirement that home health payments are based on the reporting of specific quality data by home health agencies.

DATES: Effective Date: These regulations are effective on January 1, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy Throndset, (410) 786-0131, or Sharon Ventura, (410) 786-1985 (for issues related to the home health prospective payment system). Doug Brown, (410) 786-0028 (for issues related to reporting home health quality data). Alexis Meholic, (410) 786-2300 (for issues related to payments for oxygen equipment and capped rental durable medical equipment).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

  1. Statutory Background

    The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA) (Pub. L. 105-33), enacted on August 5, 1997, significantly changed the way Medicare pays for Medicare home health services. Until the implementation of a home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) on October 1, 2000, home health agencies (HHAs) received payment under a cost-based reimbursement system. Section 4603 of the BBA governed the development of the HH PPS.

    Section 4603(a) of the BBA provides the authority for the development of a PPS for all Medicare-covered home health services provided under a plan of care that were paid on a reasonable cost basis by adding section 1895, entitled ``Prospective Payment For Home Health Services,'' to the Social Security Act (the Act).

    Section 1895(b)(1) of the Act requires the Secretary to establish a PPS for all costs of home health services paid under Medicare.

    Section 1895(b)(3)(A) of the Act requires that (1) the computation of a standard prospective payment amount include all costs of home health services covered and paid for on a reasonable cost basis and be initially based on the most recent audited cost report data available to the Secretary, and (2) the prospective payment amounts be standardized to eliminate the effects of case-mix and wage levels among HHAs.

    Section 1895(b)(3)(B) of the Act addresses the annual update to the standard prospective payment amounts by the home health applicable increase percentage as specified in the statute.

    Section 1895(b)(4) of the Act governs the payment computation. Sections 1895(b)(4)(A)(i) and (b)(4)(A)(ii) of the Act require the standard prospective payment amount to be adjusted for case-mix and geographic differences in wage levels. Section 1895(b)(4)(B) of the Act requires the establishment of an appropriate case-mix adjustment factor that explains a significant amount of the variation in cost among different units of services. Similarly, section 1895(b)(4)(C) of the Act requires the establishment of wage-adjustment factors that reflect the relative level of wages and wage-related costs applicable to the furnishing of home health services in a geographic area compared to the national average applicable level. These wage-adjustment factors may be the factors used by the Secretary for the different area wage levels for purposes of section 1886(d)(3)(E) of the Act.

    Section 1895(b)(5) of the Act gives the Secretary the option to grant additions or adjustments to the payment amount otherwise made in the case of outliers because of unusual variations in the type or amount of medically necessary care. Total outlier payments in a given fiscal year cannot exceed 5 percent of total payments projected or estimated.

    On February 8, 2006, the Congress enacted the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-171). This legislation made additional changes to the HH PPS.

    Section 5201 of the DRA changed the CY 2006 update from the applicable home health market basket percentage increase minus 0.8 percentage points to a 0 percent update.

    Section 5201 of the DRA amended section 421(a) of the MMA. The amended section 421(a) of the MMA requires, for home health services furnished in a rural area (as defined in section 1886(d)(2)(D) of the Act) with respect to episodes and visits beginning on or after January 1, 2006 and before January 1, 2007, that the Secretary increase by 5 percent the payment amount otherwise made under section 1895 of the Act. The statute waives budget neutrality for purposes of this increase as it specifically requires that the Secretary not reduce the standard prospective payment amount (or amounts) under section 1895 of the Act applicable to home health services furnished during a period to offset the increase in payments resulting in the application of this section of the statute.

    The 0 percent update to the payment rates and the rural add-on provisions of the DRA were implemented through Pub. 100-20, One Time Notification, Transmittal 211 issued February 10, 2006.

    In addition, section 5201(c) of the DRA amends the statute to add section 1895(b)(3)(B)(v) to the Act, requiring HHAs to submit data for purposes of measuring health care quality. This requirement is applicable for 2007 and each subsequent year. For 2007 and each subsequent year, in the case of a HHA that does not submit quality data, the home health market basket percentage increase would be reduced by 2 percentage points.

  2. Updates

    1. 2000 Final Rule

    On July 3, 2000, we published a final rule (65 FR 41128) in the Federal Register to implement the HH PPS legislation. That final rule established requirements for a new PPS for HHAs as required by section 4603 of the BBA, and as subsequently amended by section 5101 of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (OCESAA) for Fiscal Year 1999 (Pub. L. 105-277), enacted on October 21, 1998; and by sections 302, 305, and 306 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Balanced Budget Refinement Act (BBRA) of 1999 (Pub. L. 106-113), enacted on November 29, 1999. The requirements include the implementation of a PPS for home

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    health services, consolidated billing requirements, and a number of other related changes. The PPS described in that rule replaced the retrospective reasonable-cost-based system that was used by Medicare for the payment of home health services under Part A and Part B. 2. 2005 Final Rule

    On November 9, 2005, we published a final rule (70 FR 68132), which set forth an update to the 60-day national episode rates and the national per-visit amounts under the Medicare prospective payment system for home health services for CY 2006. As part of that final rule, we adopted revised area labor market Metropolitan Statistical Area designations for CY 2006. In implementing the new area labor market designations, we allowed for a 1-year transition period. This transition consists of a blend of 50 percent of the new area labor market designations' wage index and 50 percent of the previous area labor market designations' wage index. In addition, we revised the fixed dollar loss ratio, which is used in the calculation of outlier payments.

  3. System for Payment of Home Health Services

    Generally, Medicare makes payment under the HH PPS on the basis of a national standardized 60-day episode payment, adjusted for case mix and wage index. For episodes with four or fewer visits, Medicare pays on the basis of a national per-visit amount by discipline, referred to as a low utilization payment adjustment (LUPA). Medicare also adjusts the 60-day episode payment for certain intervening events that give rise to a partial episode payment adjustment (PEP adjustment) or a significant change in condition adjustment (SCIC). For certain cases that exceed a specific cost threshold, an outlier adjustment may also be available. For a complete and full description of the HH PPS as required by the BBA and as amended by OCESAA and BBRA, see the July 3, 2000 HH PPS final rule (65 FR 41128).

  4. Changes in Payment for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment and Other Durable Medical Equipment (Capped Rental Items)

    The Medicare payment rules for durable medical equipment (DME) are set forth in section 1834(a) of the Act and 42 CFR part 414, subpart D of our regulations. General payment rules for DME are set forth in section 1834(a)(1) of the Act and Sec. 414.210 of our regulations, and Sec. 414.210 also contains paragraphs relating to maintenance and servicing of items and replacement of items. Specific rules for oxygen and oxygen equipment are set forth in section 1834(a)(5) of the Act and Sec. 414.226 of our regulations, and specific rules for capped rental items are set forth in section 1834(a)(7) of the Act and Sec. 414.229 of our regulations. Rules for determining a period of continuous use for the rental of DME are set forth in Sec. 414.230 of our regulations. The Medicare payment basis for DME is equal to 80 percent of either the lower of the actual charge or the fee schedule amount for the item. The beneficiary coinsurance is equal to 20 percent of either the lower of the actual charge or the fee schedule amount for the item.

    In accordance with the rules set forth in section 1834(a)(5) of the Act and Sec. 414.226 of our regulations, since 1989, suppliers have been paid monthly for furnishing oxygen and oxygen equipment to Medicare beneficiaries. Suppliers have also been paid an add-on fee for furnishing portable oxygen equipment to patients when medically necessary. Before the enactment of the DRA, these monthly payments continued for the duration of use of the equipment, provided that Medicare Part B coverage and eligibility criteria were met. Medicare covers three types of oxygen delivery systems: (1) Stationary or portable oxygen concentrators, which concentrate oxygen in room air; (2) stationary or portable liquid oxygen systems, which use oxygen stored as a very cold liquid in cylinders and tanks; and (3) stationary or portable gaseous oxygen systems, which administer compressed oxygen directly from cylinders. Both liquid and gaseous oxygen systems require delivery of oxygen contents.

    Medicare payment for furnishing oxygen and oxygen equipment is made on a monthly basis and the fee schedule amounts vary by State. Payment for oxygen contents for both stationary and portable equipment is included in the fee schedule allowances for stationary equipment. Medicare fee schedules for home oxygen equipment are modality neutral; meaning that in a given State, there is one fee schedule amount that applies to all stationary systems and one fee schedule amount that applies to all portable systems.

    Effective January 1, 2006, section 5101(b) of the DRA amended the Act at section 1834(a)(5) of the Act, limiting to 36 months the total number of continuous months for which Medicare will pay for oxygen equipment on a rental basis. At the end of the 36-month period, this section mandates that the supplier transfer title to the stationary and portable oxygen equipment to the beneficiary. Section 5101(b) of the DRA does not, however, limit the number of months for which Medicare will pay for oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned stationary or portable gaseous or liquid systems, and payment will continue to be made as long as the oxygen remains medically necessary. Section 5101(b) of the DRA also provides that payment for reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment will be made for parts and labor not covered by a supplier's or manufacturer's warranty. In the case of beneficiaries using oxygen equipment on December 31, 2005, the 36-month rental period prescribed by the DRA begins on January 1, 2006.

    In accordance with the rules set forth in section 1834(a)(7) of the Act and Sec. 414.229 of our regulations, before the enactment of the DRA, suppliers of capped rental items (that is, other DME not described in paragraphs (2) through (6) of section 1834(a) of the Act) were paid on a rental or purchase option basis. Payment for most items in the capped rental category was made on a monthly rental basis, with rental payments being capped at 15 months or 13 months, depending on whether the beneficiary chose to continue renting the item or to take over ownership of the item through the ``purchase option.'' For all capped rental items, the supplier was required to inform the beneficiary of his or her purchase option, during the 10th rental month, to enter into a purchase agreement under which the supplier would transfer title to the item to the beneficiary on the first day after the 13th continuous month during which payment was made for the rental of the item. Therefore, if the beneficiary chose the purchase option, rental payments to the supplier would continue through the 13th month of continuous use of the equipment, after which time title to the equipment would transfer from the supplier to the beneficiary. Medicare would also make payment for any reasonable and necessary repair or maintenance and servicing of the equipment following the transfer of title. If the beneficiary did not choose the purchase option, rental payments would continue through the 15th month of continuous use. In these cases, suppliers would maintain title to the equipment but would have to continue furnishing the item to the beneficiary as long as medical necessity continued. Beginning 6 months after the 15th month of continuous use in which payment was made, Medicare would also make semi-annual maintenance and servicing payments to suppliers. These payments were approximately equal to 10 percent

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    of the purchase price for the equipment as determined by the statute. Total Medicare payments made through the 13th and 15th months of rental equal 105 and 120 percent, respectively, of the purchase price for the equipment.

    In the case of power-driven wheelchairs, since 1989 payment has also been made on a lump-sum purchase basis at the time that the item is initially furnished to the beneficiary if the beneficiary chooses to obtain the item in this manner. Most beneficiaries choose to obtain power-driven wheelchairs via this lump-sum purchase option.

    Effective for items for which the first rental month occurs on or after January 1, 2006, section 5101(a) of the DRA of 2005 amended section 1834(a)(7) of the Act, limiting to 13 months the total number of continuous months for which Medicare will pay for DME in this category. After a 13-month period of continuous use during which rental payments are made, the statute requires that the supplier transfer title to the equipment to the beneficiary. Beneficiaries may still elect to obtain power-driven wheelchairs on a lump-sum purchase agreement basis. In all cases, payment for reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned equipment will be made for parts and labor not covered by the supplier's or manufacturer's warranty.

  5. Requirements for Issuance of Regulations

    Section 902 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) amended section 1871(a) of the Act and requires the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to establish and publish timelines for the publication of Medicare final regulations based on the previous publication of a Medicare proposed or interim final regulation. Section 902 of the MMA also states that the timelines for these regulations may vary but shall not exceed 3 years after publication of the preceding proposed or interim final regulation except under exceptional circumstances.

    This final rule finalizes provisions set forth in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule. In addition, this final rule has been published within the 3-year time limit imposed by section 902 of the MMA. Therefore, we believe that the final rule is in accordance with the Congress' intent to ensure timely publication of final regulations.

    II. Provisions of the Proposed Regulations

    We published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on August 3, 2006 (71 FR 44081) that set forth a proposed update to the 60-day national episode rates and the national per-visit amounts under the Medicare prospective payment system for home health services. In addition, that proposed rule set forth proposed policy changes related to Medicare payment for certain durable medical equipment for the purpose of implementing sections 1834(a)(5) and 1834(a)(7) of the Social Security Act, as amended by section 5101 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. That proposed rule also invited comments on a number of issues including payments based on reporting quality data, the adoption of health information technology, as well as how to improve data transparency for consumers.

  6. National Standardized 60-Day Episode Rate

    The Medicare HH PPS has been effective since October 1, 2000. As set forth in the final rule published July 3, 2000 in the Federal Register (65 FR 41128), the unit of payment under the Medicare HH PPS is a national standardized 60-day episode rate. As set forth in Sec. 484.220, we adjust the national standardized 60-day episode rate by a case mix grouping and a wage index value based on the site of service for the beneficiary. The proposed CY 2007 HH PPS rates used the same case-mix methodology and application of the wage index adjustment to the labor portion of the HH PPS rates as set forth in the July 3, 2000 final rule. In the October 22, 2004 final rule, we rebased and revised the home health market basket, resulting in a labor-related share of 76.775 percent and a non-labor portion of 23.225 percent (69 FR 62126). We multiply the national 60-day episode rate by the patient's applicable case-mix weight. We divide the case-mix adjusted amount into a labor and non-labor portion. We multiply the labor portion by the applicable wage index based on the site of service of the beneficiary.

    As required by section 1895(b)(3)(B) of the Act, we have updated the HH PPS rates annually in a separate Federal Register document. Section 484.225 sets forth the specific annual percentage update. To reflect section 1895(b)(3)(B)(v) of the Act, as added by section 5201 of the DRA, we proposed to revise Sec. 484.225, paragraph (g) as follows:

    (g) For 2007 and subsequent calendar years, the unadjusted national rate is equal to the rate for the previous calendar year increased by the applicable home health market basket index amount unless the HHA has not submitted quality data in which case the unadjusted national rate is equal to the rate for the previous calendar year increased by the applicable home health market basket index amount minus 2 percentage points.

    For CY 2007, we proposed to use again the design and case-mix methodology described in section III.G of the HH PPS July 3, 2000 final rule (65 FR 41192 through 41203). For CY 2007, we will base the wage index adjustment to the labor portion of the PPS rates on the most recent pre-floor and pre-reclassified hospital wage index as discussed in section II.F of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule (not including any reclassifications under section 1886(d)(8)(B) of the Act).

    As discussed in the July 3, 2000 HH PPS final rule, for episodes with four or fewer visits, Medicare pays the national per-visit amount by discipline, referred to as a LUPA. We update the national per-visit amounts by discipline annually by the applicable home health market basket percentage. We adjust the national per-visit amount by the appropriate wage index based on the site of service for the beneficiary as set forth in Sec. 484.230. We will adjust the labor portion of the updated national per-visit amounts by discipline used to calculate the LUPA by the most recent pre-floor and pre-reclassified hospital wage index, as discussed in section II.F of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule.

    Medicare pays the 60-day case-mix and wage-adjusted episode payment on a split percentage payment approach. The split percentage payment approach includes an initial percentage payment and a final percentage payment as set forth in Sec. 484.205(b)(1) and Sec. 484.205(b)(2). We may base the initial percentage payment on the submission of a request for anticipated payment (RAP) and the final percentage payment on the submission of the claim for the episode, as discussed in Sec. 409.43. The claim for the episode that the HHA submits for the final percentage payment determines the total payment amount for the episode and whether we make an applicable adjustment to the 60-day case-mix and wage- adjusted episode payment. The end date of the 60-day episode as reported on the claim determines which calendar year rates Medicare would use to pay the claim.

    We may also adjust the 60-day case-mix and wage-adjusted episode payment based on the information submitted on the claim to reflect the following:

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    A low utilization payment provided on a per-visit basis as set forth in Sec. 484.205(c) and Sec. 484.230.

    A partial episode payment adjustment as set forth in Sec. 484.205(d) and Sec. 484.235.

    A significant change in condition adjustment as set forth in Sec. 484.205(e) and Sec. 484.237.

    An outlier payment as set forth in Sec. 484.205(f) and Sec. 484.240.

  7. CY 2007 Update to the Home Health Market Basket Index

    Section 1895(b)(3)(B) of the Act, as amended by section 5201 of the DRA, requires for CY 2007 that the standard prospective payment amounts be increased by a factor equal to the applicable home health market basket update. The proposed rule contained a home health market basket update of 3.1 percent. Since publication of the proposed rule, we have estimated a new home health market basket update of 3.3 percent for CY 2007. CY 2007 Adjustments

    In calculating the annual update for the CY 2007 60-day episode rates, we first look at the CY 2006 rates as a starting point. The CY 2006 national 60-day episode rate, as modified by section 5201(a)(4) of the DRA (and implemented through Pub. 100-20, One Time Notification, Transmittal 211 issued February 10, 2006) is $2,264.28.

    In order to calculate the CY 2007 national 60-day episode rate, we multiply the CY 2006 national 60-day episode rate ($2,264.28) by the estimated home health market basket update of 3.3 percent for CY 2007. The estimated home health market basket percentage increase reflects changes over time in the prices of an appropriate mix of goods and services included in covered home health services. The estimated home health market basket percentage increase is generally used to update the HH PPS rates on an annual basis.

    We increase the CY 2006 60-day episode payment rate by the estimated home health market basket update (3.3 percent) ($2,264.28 x 1.033) to yield the updated CY 2007 national 60-day episode rate ($2,339.00) (see Table 1 below). The CY 2007 HH PPS rates apply to episodes ending on or after January 1, 2007, and before January 1, 2008.

    Table 1.--National 60-Day Episode Amounts Updated by the Estimated Home Health Market Basket Update for CY 2007, Before Case-Mix Adjustment

    Multiply by the Estimated Home Total CY 2006 Prospective Payment Health Market Basket Update (3.3 CY 2007 Updated National 60-Day Amount Per 60-day Episode

    Percent)\1\

    Episode Rate

    $2,264.28

    x 1.033

    $2,339.00

    \1\ The estimated home health market basket update of 3.3 percent for CY 2007 is based on Global Insight, Inc, 3rd Qtr, 2006 forecast with historical data through 2nd Qtr, 2006.

    National Per-Visit Amounts Used To Pay LUPAs and Compute Imputed Costs Used in Outlier Calculations

    As discussed previously in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, the policies governing the LUPAs and outlier calculations set forth in the July 3, 2000 HH PPS final rule will continue during CY 2007. In calculating the annual update for the CY 2007 national per-visit amounts we use to pay LUPAs and to compute the imputed costs in outlier calculations, we look again at the CY 2006 rates as a starting point. We then multiply those amounts by the estimated home health market basket update for CY 2007 (3.3 percent) to yield the updated per-visit amounts for each home health discipline for CY 2007 (episodes ending on or after January 1, 2007, and before January 1, 2008) (see Table 2 below).

    Table 2.--National Per-Visit Amounts for LUPAs and Outlier Calculations Updated by the Estimated Home Health Market Basket Update for CY 2007

    Multiply by the Final CY 2006 per- estimated home CY 2007 per-visit Home health discipline type

    visit amounts per health market payment amount 60-day episode basket (3.3 per discipline for LUPAs

    percent) \1\

    for LUPAs

    Home Health Aide.......................................

    $44.76

    x 1.033

    $46.24 Medical Social Services................................

    158.45

    x 1.033

    163.68 Occupational Therapy...................................

    108.81

    x 1.033

    112.40 Physical Therapy.......................................

    108.08

    x 1.033

    111.65 Skilled Nursing........................................

    98.85

    x 1.033

    102.11 Speech-Language Pathology..............................

    117.44

    x 1.033

    121.32

    \1\ The estimated home health market basket update of 3.3 percent for CY 2007 is based on Global Insight, Inc, 3rd Qtr, 2006 forecast with historical data through 2nd Qtr, 2006.

  8. Rural Add-On

    As stated above, section 5201(b) of the DRA requires, for home health services furnished in a rural area (as defined in section 1886(d)(2)(D) of the Act) with respect to episodes and visits beginning on or after January 1, 2006 and before January 1, 2007, that the Secretary increase by 5 percent the payment amount otherwise made under section 1895 of the Act. The statute waives budget neutrality related to this provision as it specifically states that the Secretary shall not reduce the standard prospective payment amount (or amounts) under section 1895 of the Act applicable to home health services furnished during a period to offset the increase in payments resulting in the application of this section of the statute.

    While the rural add-on primarily affects those episodes paid based on CY 2006 rates, it also affects a number of CY 2007 episodes. For example, an episode that begins on December 20, 2006 and ends on February 17, 2007 for services furnished in a rural area, will be paid based on CY 2007 rates because the episode ends on or after January 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008; and the

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    episode will also receive the rural add-on because the episode begins on or after January 1, 2006 and before January 1, 2007.

    The applicable case-mix and wage index adjustment is subsequently applied to the 60-day episode amount for the provision of home health services where the site of service for the beneficiary is a non- Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Similarly, the applicable wage index adjustment is subsequently applied to the LUPA per-visit amounts adjusted for the provision of home health services where the site of service for the beneficiary is a non-MSA area. We implemented this provision for CY 2006 on February 13, 2006 through Pub. 100-20, One Time Notification, Transmittal 211 issued February 10, 2006. The 5 percent rural add-on is noted in tables 3 and 4 below.

    Table 3.--Payment Amounts for 60-Day Episodes Beginning in CY 2006 and Ending in CY 2007 Updated by the Estimated Home Health Market Basket Update for CY 2007 with Rural Add-on, Before Case-Mix Adjustment

    CY 2007 Payment amount per 60-day episode beginning in CY 2006 and CY 2007 Total prospective payment

    5 Percent rural add-on

    before January 1, 2007 and ending in amount per 60-day episode

    CY 2007 for a beneficiary who resides in a non-MSA area

    $2,339

    x 1.05

    $2,455.95

    Table 4.--Per-Visit Amounts for Episodes Beginning in CY 2006 and Ending in CY 2007 Updated by the Estimated Home Health Market Basket Update for CY 2007 with Rural Add-on

    CY 2007 per-visit payment amount per discipline for 60-day episodes CY 2007 Per-visit Multiply by the 5 beginning on or Home health discipline type

    amounts percent rural add- after January 1, on

    in CY 2006 and ending in CY 2007 for a beneficiary who resides in a non-MSA area

    Home Health Aide.......................................

    $46.24

    x 1.05

    $48.55 Medical Social Services................................

    163.68

    x 1.05

    171.86 Occupational Therapy...................................

    112.40

    x 1.05

    118.02 Physical Therapy.......................................

    111.65

    x 1.05

    117.23 Skilled Nursing........................................

    102.11

    x 1.05

    107.22 Speech-Language Pathology..............................

    121.32

    x 1.05

    127.39

  9. Home Health Care Quality Improvement

    Section 5201(c)(2) of the DRA added section 1895(b)(3)(B)(v)(II) to the Act, requiring that ``each home health agency shall submit to the Secretary such data that the Secretary determines are appropriate for the measurement of health care quality. Such data shall be submitted in a form and manner, and at a time, specified by the Secretary for purposes of this clause.'' In addition, section 1895(b)(3)(B)(v)(I) of the Act, as also added by section 5201(c)(2) of the DRA, dictates that ``for 2007 and each subsequent year, in the case of a home health agency that does not submit data to the Secretary in accordance with subclause (II) with respect to such a year, the home health market basket percentage increase applicable under such clause for such year shall be reduced by 2 percentage points.''

    The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA 87) required the use of a standardized assessment instrument for quality oversight of HHAs. A standardized assessment instrument provides an HHA with a uniform mechanism to assess the needs of their patients and provide CMS with a uniform mechanism to assess the HHA's ability to adequately address those needs. To fulfill the OBRA 87 mandate, CMS required that, as part of their comprehensive assessment process, HHAs collect and report Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) data and later mandated the submission of this data as a Medicare Condition of Participation for home health agencies at 42 CFR 484.20 and 484.55.

    The OASIS data provide consumers and HHAs with ten publicly- reported home health quality measures which have been endorsed by the National Quality Forum (NQF). Reporting this quality data has also required the development of several supporting mechanisms such as the HAVEN software used to encode and transmit data using a CMS standard electronic record layout, edit specifications, and data dictionary. Use of the HAVEN software, which includes the OASIS, has become a standard practice within HHA operations. These early investments in data infrastructure and supporting software that CMS and HHAs have made over the past several years in order to create this quality reporting structure, have made quality reporting and measurement an important component of the HHA industry. The 10 measures are:

    (1) Improvement in ambulation/locomotion (2) Improvement in bathing (3) Improvement in transferring (4) Improvement in management of oral medications (5) Improvement in pain interfering with activity (6) Acute care hospitalization (7) Emergent care (8) Improvement in dyspnea (9) Improvement in urinary incontinence (10) Discharge to community

    We proposed to use OASIS data and the 10 quality measures based on those data as the appropriate measure of home health quality for CY 2007. Continuing to use the OASIS instrument minimizes

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    the burden to providers and ensures that costs associated with the development and testing of a new reporting mechanism are not incurred. We believe that the noted 10 quality measures are the most appropriate measure of home health quality. Accordingly, for CY 2007, we proposed to require that the OASIS data, specifically the 10 quality measures, be submitted by HHAs, to meet the requirement that each HHA submit data appropriate for the measurement of health care quality, as determined by the Secretary.

    Additionally, section 1895(b)(3)(B)(v)(II) of the Act provides the Secretary with the discretion to require the submission of the required data in a form, manner, and time specified by him. For CY 2007, we proposed to consider OASIS data submitted by HHAs to CMS for episodes beginning on or after July 1, 2005 and before July 1, 2006 as meeting the reporting requirement. This proposed reporting time period would allow a full 12 months of data and provides CMS the time necessary to analyze and make any necessary payment adjustments to the CY 2007 payment rates for HHAs that fail to meet the reporting requirement. HHAs that met the reporting requirement would be eligible for the full home health market basket percentage increase. Using historical data to determine a prospective update is also used for hospital pay for reporting.

    As discussed in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, during the next few years, we noted that we would be pursuing the development of patient level process measures for home health agencies. We also proposed to continue to refine the current OASIS tool in response to recommendations from a Technical Expert Panel conducted to review the data elements that make up the OASIS tool. These process measures would refer to specific care practices that are, or are not, followed by the home health agency for each patient. An example of this type of measure may be: the percentage of patients at risk of falls for whom prevention of falls was addressed in the care plan. We expect to introduce these additional measures over CY 2008 and CY 2009 so as to complement the existing OASIS outcome measures. During the years leading to CY 2010 payments, we will test and refine these measures to determine if they can more accurately reflect the level of quality care being provided at HHAs without being overly burdensome with the data collection instrument. Some process measures are in the very early stages of development. To the extent that evidence-based data are available on which to determine the appropriate measure specifications, and adequate risk-adjustments are made, we anticipate collecting and reporting these measures as part of each agency's home health quality plan. We believe that future modifications to the current OASIS tool including reducing the number of questions on the tool, refining possible responses, as well as adding new process measures will be made. In all cases, we anticipate that any future quality measures should be evidence-based, clearly linked to improved outcomes, and able to be reliably captured with the least burden to the provider. We are also beginning work in order to measure patient experience of care (in the form of a patient satisfaction survey) in the home health setting.

    We recognize, however, that the conditions of participation (42 CFR part 484) that require OASIS submission also provide for exclusions from this requirement. Generally, agencies are not subject to the OASIS submission requirement, and thus do not receive Medicare payments, for patients that are not Medicare beneficiaries or for patients that are not receiving Medicare-covered home health services. Under the conditions of participation, agencies are excluded from the OASIS reporting requirement on individual patients if:

    Those patients are receiving only non-skilled services,

    Neither Medicare nor Medicaid is paying for home health care (patients receiving care under a Medicare or Medicaid Managed Care Plan are not excluded from the OASIS reporting requirement),

    Those patients are receiving pre- or post-partum services,

    Those patients are under 18 years of age.

    We believe that the rationale behind our proposal to exclude these agencies from submitting OASIS data on patients excluded from OASIS submission as a condition of participation is equally applicable to HHAs for purposes of meeting the DRA quality data reporting requirement. If an agency is not submitting OASIS for patients excluded from OASIS submission as a condition of participation, we believe that the submission of OASIS data for quality measures for Medicare payment purposes is also not necessary. Accordingly, we proposed that HHAs would not need to submit quality measures for DRA reporting purposes for those patients who are excluded from OASIS submission as a condition of participation.

    Additionally, we proposed that agencies that are newly certified (on or after May 31, 2006 for payments to be made in CY 2007) would be excluded from the DRA reporting requirement as data submission and analysis would not be possible for an agency certified this late in the reporting time period. In future years, agencies that certify on or after May 31 of the preceding year involved would be excluded from any payment penalty under the DRA for the following calendar year. For example, for purposes of determining compliance with the quality data reporting requirement for CY 2007, if HHA ``X'' were to enroll in the Medicare Program on or before May 30, 2006, CMS would expect HHA ``X'' to submit the required quality data (unless covered by another exclusion protocol) on or before June 30, 2006 (the end of the reporting period for payments effectuated in CY 2007). However, if HHA ``Y'' was to enroll in the Medicare Program on or after May 31, 2006, CMS would automatically exclude HHA ``Y'' from the DRA quality data reporting requirements and the agency would be entitled to the full market basket increase for CY 2007. We note that these proposed exclusions would only affect reporting requirements under the DRA and would not otherwise affect the agency's OASIS reporting responsibilities under the conditions of participation.

    We proposed to require that all HHAs, unless covered by these specific exclusions, meet the reporting requirement, or be subject to a 2 percent reduction in the home health market basket percentage increase in accordance with section 1895(b)(3)(B)(v)(I) of the Act. The 2 percent reduction would apply to all episodes ending on or before December 31, 2007. We provide the reduced payment rates in tables 5, 6, 7, and 8 below.

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    Table 5.--For HHAs That Do Not Submit the Required Quality Data-- National 60-Day Episode Amount Updated by the Estimated Home Health Market Basket Update for CY 2007, Minus 2 Percentage Points, Before Case-Mix Adjustment

    Multiply by the estimated home

    CY 2007 updated national 60-day Total CY 2006 prospective payment health market basket update (3.3 episode rate for HHAs that do not amount per 60-day episode

    Percent \1\ minus 2 percent)

    submit required quality data

    $2,264.28

    x 1.013

    $2,293.72

    \1\The estimated home health market basket update of 3.3 percent for CY 2007 is based on Global Insight, Inc, 3rd Qtr, 2006 forecast with historical data through 2nd Qtr, 2006.

    Table 6--For HHAs That Do Not Submit the Required Quality Data--National Per-Visit Amounts Updated by the Estimated Home Health Market Basket Update for CY 2007, Minus 2 Percentage Points

    CY 2007 per-visit Multiply by the payment amount Final CY 2006 per- estimated home per discipline Home health discipline type

    visit amounts per health market for HHAs that do 60-day episode basket update

    not submit (3.3 percent \1\ required quality minus 2 percent)

    data

    Home Health Aide.......................................

    $44.76

    x 1.013

    $45.34 Medical Social Services................................

    158.45

    x 1.013

    160.51 Occupational Therapy...................................

    108.81

    x 1.013

    110.22 Physical Therapy.......................................

    108.08

    x 1.013

    109.49 Skilled Nursing........................................

    98.85

    x 1.013

    100.14 Speech-Language Pathology..............................

    117.44

    x 1.013

    118.97

    \1\The estimated home health market basket update of 3.3 percent for CY 2007 is based on Global Insight, Inc, 3rd Qtr, 2006 forecast with historical data through 2nd Qtr, 2006.

    Table 7.--For HHAs That Do Not Submit the Required Quality Data-- Payment Amount for 60-Day Episodes Beginning

    in CY 2006 and Ending in CY 2007 Updated by the Estimated Home Health Market Basket for CY 2007, Minus 2 Percentage Points, with Rural Add-on, Before Case-Mix Adjustment

    CY 2007 Payment amount per 60-day episode beginning in CY 2006 and CY 2007 Updated national 60-day

    ending in CY 2007 for a beneficiary episode rate for HHAs that do not

    5 Percent rural add-on

    who resides in a non-MSA area for

    submit required quality data

    HHAs that do not submit required quality data

    $2,293.72

    x 1.05

    $2,408.41

    Table 8--For HHAs That Do Not Submit the Required Quality Data-- Per-Visit Payment Amounts for Episodes Beginning in CY 2006 and Ending in CY 2007 Updated by the Estimated Home Health Market Basket for CY 2007, Minus 2 Percentage Points, with Rural Add-on

    CY 2007 Per-visit payment amounts for episodes beginning in CY CY 2007 Per-visit

    2006 and ending amounts for HHAs 5 Percent rural in CY 2007 for a Home health discipline type

    that do not

    add-on

    beneficiary who submit required

    resides in a non- quality data

    MSA area for HHAs that do not submit required quality data

    Home Health Aide.......................................

    $45.34

    x 1.05

    $47.61 Medical Social Services................................

    160.51

    x 1.05

    168.54 Occupational Therapy...................................

    110.22

    x 1.05

    115.73 Physical Therapy.......................................

    109.49

    x 1.05

    114.96 Skilled Nursing........................................

    100.14

    x 1.05

    105.55 Speech-Language Pathology..............................

    118.97

    x 1.05

    124.92

    Section 1895(b)(3)(B)(v)(III) of the Act further requires that the ``Secretary shall establish procedures for making data submitted under subclause (II) available to the public.'' Additionally, the statute requires that ``such procedures shall ensure that a home health agency has the opportunity to review the data that is to be made public with respect to the agency prior to such data being made public.'' To meet the requirement for making such data public, we proposed

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    to continue to use the CMS Home Health Compare Web site whereby HHAs are listed geographically. Currently the 10 proposed quality measures are posted on the CMS Home Health Compare Web site. Consumers can search for all Medicare-approved home health providers that serve their city or zip code and then find the agencies offering the types of services they need as well as the required quality measures. See http://www.medicare.gov/HHCompare. HHAs would continue to have access

    (through the Home Health Compare contractor) to its own quality data (updated periodically) and we would establish a process by which agencies would receive a report before reporting the data publicly.

    Currently, the CMS Home Health Compare Web site does not publicly report data when agencies have fewer than 20 episodes of care within a reporting period. In light of the DRA requirements, we recognize the need to provide the required data to the public and would make these statistics available through expansion of the CMS Home Health Compare Web site.

    In the July 27, 2005 Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, MedPAC expressed support for the concept of differential payments for Medicare providers, which could create incentives to improve quality. To support this initiative, MedPAC stated that ``outcome measures from CMS' Outcome-based Quality Indicators'' (currently collected through the OASIS instrument) ``could form the starter set.'' MedPAC further states ``* * * the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality concur(s) that a set of these measures is reliable and adequately risk adjusted.''

    The MedPAC testimony recognizes that while the goal of care for many home health patients is improving health and functioning, for some patients the goal of the HHA is to simply stabilize their conditions and prevent further decline. Additionally, the MedPAC testimony reflects that measures of structure and process could also be considered.

    Various home health outcome measures are now in common use and have been studied for some time. A number of these measures have been endorsed by the National Quality Forum (NQF) and are evidence-based, well accepted, and not unduly burdensome. When determining outcome measures that will be most appropriate, it is important to measure aspects of care that providers can control and are adequately risk- adjusted. Home-based care presents particular difficulties for provider control because patient conditions are compounded by a variety of home environment and support system issues.

    We are currently pursuing the development of patient-level process measures for HHAs, as well as refining the current OASIS tool in response to recommendations from a Technical Expert Panel conducted to review the data elements that make up the OASIS tool. These additional measures would complement the existing OASIS outcome measures and would assist us in identifying processes of care that lead to improvements for certain populations of patients. These process measures are currently in the very early stages of development. As we stated previously, to the extent that evidence-based data are available on which to determine the appropriate measure specifications, and adequate risk-adjustments are made, we anticipate collecting and reporting these measures as part of our home health quality plan. Possible modifications to the current OASIS tool include reducing the number of questions on the tool, refining possible responses, as well as adding new process measures.

    We solicited comments on how to make the outcome measures more useful. We also solicited comments on measures of home health care processes for which there is evidence of improved care to beneficiaries. In all cases, we noted that measures should be evidence- based, clearly linked to improved outcomes, and able to be reliably captured with the least burden to the provider. We also considered measures of patient experience of care in the home health setting, as well as efficiency measures, and solicited comment on the use of these measures and their importance in the home health setting. In the proposed rule, we noted that we would address any changes to the HH PPS quality data submission requirement in future rulemaking.

    We also stated our intent to provide guidance on the specifications, definitions, and reporting requirements of any additional measures through the standard protocol for measure development.

    We proposed to revise the regulations at Sec. 484.225 to reflect these proposed payment requirements which would require submission of quality data. For CY 2007, we will finalize the requirement to use the 10 OASIS measures as meeting the DRA quality data reporting requirement as discussed in section II.D. of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule and the regulations at Sec. 484.225.

  10. Outliers and Fixed Dollar Loss Ratio

    Outlier payments are payments made in addition to regular 60-day case-mix and wage-adjusted episode payments for episodes that incur unusually large costs due to patient home health care needs. Outlier payments are made for episodes for which the estimated cost exceeds a threshold amount. The episode's estimated cost is the sum of the national wage-adjusted per-visit payment amounts for all visits delivered during the episode. The outlier threshold for each case-mix group, PEP adjustment, or total SCIC adjustment is defined as the 60- day episode payment amount, PEP adjustment, or total SCIC adjustment for that group plus a fixed dollar loss amount. Both components of the outlier threshold are wage-adjusted.

    The wage-adjusted fixed dollar loss (FDL) amount represents the amount of loss that an agency must bear before an episode becomes eligible for outlier payments. The FDL is computed by multiplying the wage-adjusted 60-day episode payment amount by the FDL ratio, which is a proportion expressed in terms of the national standardized episode payment amount. The outlier payment is defined to be a proportion of the wage-adjusted estimated costs beyond the wage-adjusted threshold. The proportion of additional costs paid as outlier payments is referred to as the loss-sharing ratio.

    Section 1895(b)(5) of the Act requires that estimated total outlier payments are no more than 5 percent of total estimated HH PPS payments. In response to the concerns about potential financial losses that might result from unusually expensive cases expressed in comments to the October 28, 1999 proposed rule (64 FR 58133), the July 2000 final rule set the target for estimated outlier payments at the 5 percent level. The FDL ratio and the loss-sharing ratio were then selected so that estimated total outlier payments would meet the 5 percent target.

    For a given level of outlier payments, there is a trade-off between the values selected for the FDL ratio and the loss-sharing ratio. A high FDL ratio reduces the number of episodes that can receive outlier payments, but makes it possible to select a higher loss-sharing ratio and, therefore, increase outlier payments for outlier episodes. Alternatively, a lower FDL ratio means that more episodes can qualify for outlier payments, but outlier payments per episode must be lower. As a result of public comments on the October 28, 1999 proposed rule, in our July 2000 final rule, we made the decision to attempt to do the former.

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    In the July 2000 final rule, we chose a value of 0.80 for the loss- sharing ratio, which preserves incentives for agencies to attempt to provide care efficiently for outlier cases. A loss-sharing ratio of 0.80 was also consistent with the loss-sharing ratios used in other Medicare PPS outlier policies. Furthermore, we estimated the value of the FDL ratio that would yield estimated total outlier payments that were 5 percent of total home health PPS payments. The resulting value for the FDL ratio for the July 2000 final rule was 1.13.

    Our CY 2005 update to the HH PPS rates (69 FR 62124) changed the FDL ratio from the original 1.13 to 0.70 to allow more home health episodes to qualify for outlier payments and to better meet the 5 percent target of outlier payments to total HH PPS payments. We stated in that CY 2005 update that we planned to continue to monitor the outlier expenditures on a yearly basis and to make adjustments as necessary (69 FR 62129). To do so, we planned on using the best Medicare data available at the time of publication. For the CY 2005 update, we used CY 2003 home health claims data.

    Our CY 2006 update to the HH PPS rates (70 FR 68132) changed the FDL ratio from 0.70 to 0.65 to allow even more home health episodes to qualify for outlier payments and to better meet the 5 percent target of outlier payments to total HH PPS payments. For the CY 2006 update, we used CY 2004 home health claims data.

    At the time of publication of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we did not have more recent data, but we noted that we may update the FDL ratio for CY 2007 depending on the availability of more recent data. We further noted that if we updated the FDL ratio for the CY 2007 update, we would use the same methodology performed in updating the current FDL ratio described in the October 22, 2004 final rule. Subsequent to the publication of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we have now obtained more recent data, that is, CY 2005 home health claims data.

    Accordingly for this final rule, we have used the same methodology and performed an analysis on the CY 2005 HH PPS analytic data to update the FDL ratio for CY 2007. The results of this analysis indicate that an FDL ratio of 0.67 is consistent with the existing loss-sharing ratio of 0.80 and a projected target percentage of estimated outlier payments of 5 percent. Therefore, we are updating the FDL ratio from the current 0.65 to 0.67 for CY 2007.

    Expressed in terms of a fixed dollar loss amount, an FDL ratio of 0.67 indicates that providers would absorb approximately $1,567 of their costs (before wage adjustment), in addition to their loss-sharing portion of the estimated cost in excess of the outlier threshold. This fixed dollar loss amount of approximately $1,567 is computed by multiplying the standard 60-day episode payment amount (2,339.00) by the FDL ratio (0.67). In contrast, using the current FDL ratio (0.65), the fixed dollar loss amount would be approximately $1,520 ($2,339.00 x 0.65)

  11. Hospital Wage Index--Revised OMB Definitions for Geographical Statistical Areas

    Sections 1895(b)(4)(A)(ii) and (b)(4)(C) of the Act require the Secretary to establish area wage adjustment factors that reflect the relative level of wages and wage-related costs applicable to the furnishing of home health services and to provide appropriate adjustments to the episode payment amounts under the HH PPS to account for area wage differences. We apply the appropriate wage index value to the labor portion (76.775 percent; see 60 FR 62126) of the HH PPS rates based on the geographic area in which the beneficiary received home health services as discussed in section II.A of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule. Generally, we determine each HHA's labor market area based on definitions of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

    We acknowledged in our October 22, 2004 final rule that on June 6, 2003, the OMB issued an OMB Bulletin (No. 03-04) announcing revised definitions for MSAs, new definitions for Micropolitan Statistical Areas and Combined Statistical Areas, and guidance on using the statistical definitions. A copy of the Bulletin may be obtained at the following Internet address: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/bulletins/b03-04.html. At that time, we did not propose to apply these new

    definitions known as Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs). In the November 9, 2005 final rule, we adopted the OMB-revised definitions and implemented a one-year transition policy consisting of a 50/50 blend of the MSA-based and the new CBSA-based wage indexes.

    As discussed previously and set forth in the July 3, 2000 final rule, the statute provides that the wage adjustment factors may be the factors used by the Secretary for purposes of section 1886(d)(3)(E) of the Act for hospital wage adjustment factors. Again, as discussed in the July 3, 2000 final rule, we proposed to use the pre-floor and pre- reclassified hospital wage index data to adjust the labor portion of the HH PPS rates based on the geographic area in which the beneficiary receives the home health services. We believe the use of the pre-floor and pre-reclassified hospital wage index data results in the appropriate adjustment to the labor portion of the costs as required by statute. For the CY 2007 update to the home health payment rates, we proposed to continue using the most recent pre-floor and pre- reclassified hospital wage index available at the time of publication. See Addenda A and B of this final rule, respectively, for the rural and urban hospital wage indexes using the CBSA designations. For the HH PPS rates addressed in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we used preliminary 2007 pre-floor and pre-reclassified hospital wage index data. We incorporated updated hospital wage index data for the 2007 pre-floor and pre-reclassified hospital wage index to be used in this final rule (not including any reclassifications under section 1886(d)(8)(B) of the Act).

    As implemented under the HH PPS in the July 3, 2000 HH PPS final rule, each HHA's labor market is determined based on definitions of MSAs issued by OMB. In general, an urban area is defined as an MSA or New England County Metropolitan Area (NECMA) as defined by OMB. Under Sec. 412.62(f)(1)(iii), a rural area is defined as any area outside of an urban area. The urban and rural area geographic classifications are defined in Sec. 412.62(f)(1)(ii) and Sec. 412.62(f)(1)(iii), respectively, and have been used under the HH PPS since it was implemented.

    Under the HH PPS, the wage index value is based upon the site of service for the beneficiary (defined by section 1861(m) of the Act as the beneficiary's place of residence). As has been our longstanding practice, any area not included in an MSA (urban area) is considered to be nonurban (Sec. 412.64(b)(1)(ii)(C)) and receives the statewide rural wage index value (see, for example, 65 FR 41173).

    For CY 2007, we proposed using 100 percent of the CBSA-based wage area designations for purposes of determining the HH PPS wage index adjustment.

    In adopting the CBSA designations, we identified some geographic areas where there were no hospitals, and thus no hospital wage data on which to base the calculation of the CY 2007 home health wage index. For CY 2006, we adopted a policy in the HH PPS final rule (70 FR 68132) of using the CY 2005 pre-floor, pre-reclassified hospital wage index value for rural areas when no rural hospital wage data are available. We also adopted a policy that for urban labor markets without an urban hospital

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    from which a hospital wage index can be derived, all of the CBSAs within the State would be used to calculate a statewide urban average wage index to use as a reasonable proxy for these areas. We have not received any concerns from the industry regarding our policy to calculate an urban wage index, using an average of all of the urban CBSAs wage index values within the State, for urban labor markets without an urban hospital from which a hospital wage index can be derived. Consequently, in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we proposed to continue to apply the average wage index from all urban areas in the state to any urban areas lacking hospital wage data in that state. Currently, the only CBSA that would be affected by this is CBSA 25980 Hinesville, Georgia.

    In the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we again proposed to apply the CY 2005 pre-floor/pre-reclassified hospital wage index to rural areas where no hospital wage data is available. Currently, the only rural areas that would be affected by this are Massachusetts and Puerto Rico. Since publication of the CY 2006 HH PPS final rule, representatives of the home health industry have expressed concerns with this policy, specifically as it applies to Massachusetts. In response to these concerns and in recognition that, in the future, there may be additional rural areas impacted by a lack of hospital wage data from which to derive a wage index, we considered alternative methodologies for imputing a rural wage index for areas where no hospital wage data are available.

    We specifically considered imputing a rural wage index by computing a simple average of all of the statewide (rural) wage indexes at the Census Division level. Census Divisions are defined by the U.S. Census Bureau and may be found at http://www.census.gov/geo/www/us_regdiv.pdf.

    Massachusetts is located in Census Division I, along with Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island. The Census Bureau states, ``Puerto Rico and the Island Areas are not part of any census region or census division.'' Therefore, we could not compute a rural wage index for Puerto Rico using this alternative methodology.

    In the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we solicited comments on the current methodology and alternative methodologies for determining a wage index for areas without the necessary hospital wage data. Since publication of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we have received numerous comments regarding our policy for determining a wage index for rural areas without the necessary hospital wage data. In direct response to these comments, we have decided to revise the methodology for imputing a rural wage index. We discuss the change to the methodology for imputing a rural wage index in section III of this final rule.

  12. Payment for Oxygen, Oxygen Equipment and Capped Rental DME Items

    As discussed in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we would amend our regulations at Sec. 414.226 by revising the payment rules for oxygen and oxygen equipment in paragraph (a), adding a new paragraph (f) that provides that the beneficiary assumes ownership of oxygen equipment on the first day that begins after the 36th continuous month in which rental payments are made, and adding a new paragraph (g) that contains new supplier requirements that we believe are necessary in light of the amendments made to section 1834(a)(5) of the Act by section 5101(b) of the DRA. As discussed in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we would amend our regulations at Sec. 414.226 by adding a new paragraph (c) that establishes new classes and national payment amounts for oxygen and oxygen equipment based on our authority in section 1834(a)(9)(D) of the Act. We also proposed to revise paragraph (b) of this section to incorporate the special payment rules for oxygen equipment mandated by section 1834(a)(21) of the Act. The provisions of section 1834(a)(21), which we believe are self-implementing, resulted in adjustments to Medicare payment amounts for oxygen contents and stationary oxygen equipment as well as portable oxygen equipment in 2005, which were implemented through program instructions. We are now seeking to codify these changes to make our regulations consistent with the payment methodology for these items in 2005 and 2006, and because the payment reductions mandated by section 1834(a)(21) are incorporated into our proposal, as more fully discussed in section I of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, to create new payment classes for oxygen and oxygen equipment. The August 3, 2006 proposed rule indicated that we would redesignate old paragraph (c) of this section as paragraph (d) and would amend this paragraph to indicate under what situations payments would be made for the items and services described in new paragraph (c). Finally, the August 3, 2006 proposed rule indicated that we would redesignate old paragraph (d) of this section as paragraph (e) and would make technical changes to this paragraph so that the cross- references are accurate in light of the other changes we proposed to make to Sec. 414.226.

    The August 3, 2006 proposed rule would also amend our regulations at Sec. 414.229 by revising the payment rules for capped rental durable medical equipment (DME) items (also called capped rental items) in paragraph (a), revising paragraph (f) to provide for new payment rules for capped rental items furnished beginning on or after January 1, 2006, revising paragraph (g) to provide for supplier requirements that we believe are necessary in light of the amendments made to section 1834(a)(7)(A) of the Act by section 5101(a) of the DRA, and adding a new paragraph (h) to address the lump-sum purchase option for power-driven wheelchairs furnished on or after January 1, 2006. The language in current paragraphs (f) and (g) of this section is obsolete, and therefore, we proposed to delete this language.

    The August 3, 2006 proposed rule indicated that we would amend our regulations at Sec. 414.210 by revising the maintenance and servicing rules in paragraph (e) and the replacement of equipment rules in paragraph (f) to further implement the new supplier requirements that we proposed below.

    Finally, we proposed to revise Sec. 414.230(b) to incorporate section 5101(b)(2)(B) of the DRA, which provides that for all beneficiaries receiving oxygen equipment paid for under section 1834(a) on December 31, 2005, the period of continuous use begins on January 1, 2006. We also proposed to revise Sec. 414.230(f), which governs when a new period of continuous use begins if a beneficiary receives new equipment, to account for the fact that oxygen equipment is paid on a modality neutral basis.

    Section 5101(a) of the DRA changes the Medicare payment methodology for capped rental equipment to beneficiary ownership after 13 months of continuous use, for those beneficiaries who need the equipment for more than 13 months. This section also makes the transfer of title for the capped rental items a requirement rather than a beneficiary option after 13 months of continuous use. The changes made by this section of the DRA apply to capped rental items, including rented power-driven wheelchairs, for which the first rental month occurs on or after January 1, 2006. We proposed to update Sec. 414.229 of our regulations to reflect these new statutory requirements. However, for capped rental items and rented power-driven wheelchairs for which the first rental month occurred before January 1, 2006, the existing rules in Sec. 414.229 would continue to apply. In

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    addition, as was the case before enactment of the DRA, beneficiaries may elect to obtain power-driven wheelchairs furnished on or after January 1, 2006, on a lump-sum purchase basis.

    Section 5101(b) of the DRA changes the Medicare payment methodology for oxygen equipment from continuous rental to beneficiary ownership after 36 months of continuous use, for those beneficiaries who medically need the oxygen equipment for more than 36 months. For beneficiaries who were receiving oxygen equipment on December 31, 2005 for which payment was made under section 1834(a) of the Act, the 36- month rental period began on January 1, 2006. For beneficiaries who begin to rent oxygen equipment on or after January 1, 2006, the 36- month rental period commences at the time they begin to rent the equipment. We proposed to update Sec. 414.226 of our regulations to incorporate these new requirements.

    In light of the changes made by sections 5101(a) and (b) of the DRA, we believe it was necessary to propose additional supplier requirements in order to maintain beneficiary protections and access to oxygen, oxygen equipment, and capped rental DME items under section 1834(a) of the Act. For both capped rental DME items and oxygen equipment, the DRA amendments make the transfer of title from the supplier to the beneficiary a requirement rather than an option after the statutorily-prescribed rental period ends for each category of items. Therefore, suppliers and beneficiaries should be aware that title to these items will automatically transfer to the beneficiary if the medical need for the equipment continues for a period of continuous use that is longer than 36 months for oxygen equipment and 13 months for capped rental items. We are concerned that there may be incentives for suppliers to avoid having to transfer title to equipment to beneficiaries as required by the DRA. For example, we are aware of cases where a supplier has informed beneficiaries that it would decline to accept assignment for capped rental items and would charge beneficiaries who elected the purchase option the full retail price for the item during the 13th rental month (which was right before the supplier would be required to transfer title under the purchase option). In these cases, the beneficiary would become financially liable for the total retail price for the equipment in the 13th month if they elected the purchase option. In our August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we made several proposals relating to the furnishing of oxygen equipment and capped rental items which we believe protect beneficiaries from these types of abusive practices and which we believe are reasonable for a supplier to comply with. Our authority to promulgate these requirements stems from our authority to administer the payment rules at section 1834(a)(5) of the Act for oxygen equipment and section 1834(a)(7) of the Act for capped rental items, as well as the general authority provided in section 1871 of the Act for prescribing regulations necessary for administering the Medicare program. Other than the length of the rental periods, which the DRA made effective beginning on January 1, 2006 for all oxygen equipment and for capped rental items for which the first rental period began on or after that date, we proposed that the requirements presented in this section of the regulations would be effective on January 1, 2007, and would apply to suppliers that furnish oxygen equipment or capped rental items on a rental basis.

    We believe that a supplier of an item that is subject to these new payment rules that furnishes the item in the first month for which a rental payment is made has an obligation to continue furnishing the item to the beneficiary for the entire period of medical need in which payments are made, up to and including the time when title to the equipment transfers to the beneficiary. We believe it is reasonable for the beneficiary to have an expectation that he or she will not be forced to change equipment or suppliers during the period of medical need unless he or she wants to. Therefore, we proposed that unless an exception applies, the supplier that furnishes oxygen equipment or a capped rental item for the first month of the statutorily prescribed rental period must continue to furnish the oxygen equipment or the capped rental item for as long as the equipment remains medically necessary, up to and including the last month for which a rental payment is made by Medicare. We believe that this proposal was necessary to ensure beneficiary access to equipment during a period of medical need, which we believe could be jeopardized if suppliers have the option to take back the rented equipment just before the rental period expires in order to retain title to that equipment. We proposed that this requirement would be subject to the following exceptions: (1) Cases where the item becomes subject to a competitive acquisition program implemented in accordance with section 1847(a) of the Act; (2) cases where a beneficiary relocates on either a temporary or permanent basis to an area that is outside the normal service area of the initial supplier; (3) cases where the beneficiary chooses to obtain equipment from a different supplier; and (4) other cases where CMS or the carrier determine that an exception is warranted. We have proposed rules in connection with the first exception in our Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues. These proposed rules are addressed beginning on page 25662 of the May 1, 2006 proposed rule (71 FR 25654). If the second exception applies, we proposed that the supplier or beneficiary would need to arrange for another supplier in the new area to furnish the item on either a temporary or permanent basis. This proposed exception is consistent with what currently happens when beneficiaries move outside a supplier's service area on either a temporary or permanent basis. The third exception is intended to protect a beneficiary's right to obtain the equipment from the supplier of his or her choice. Finally, we proposed to allow other exceptions to this proposed requirement on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of CMS or the Medicare contractor. CMS will be monitoring the case-by-case determinations made by the Medicare contractor.

    We are concerned that there might be potential incentives for a supplier to replace more valuable or newer equipment used by the beneficiary with less valuable or older equipment from its inventory at some point before the 36th rental month for oxygen equipment or 13th rental month for capped rental DME expires in order to avoid losing title to the more valuable equipment. In order to avoid such potential situations, we proposed that the supplier may not provide different equipment from that which was initially furnished to the beneficiary at any time during the 36-month period for oxygen equipment or 13th rental month for capped rental DME unless one of the following exceptions applies: (1) The equipment is lost, stolen, or irreparably damaged; (2) the equipment is being repaired while loaner equipment is in use; (3) there is a change in the beneficiary's medical condition such that the equipment initially furnished is no longer appropriate or medically necessary; or (4) the carrier determines that a change in equipment is warranted. However, we proposed that a change from one oxygen equipment modality to another

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    without physician documentation that such a change is medically necessary for the individual would not be considered a change in equipment that is warranted under the fourth exception stated above since there is no medical basis for the change. In those cases where the equipment is replaced, we proposed that the replacement item must be equipment that is, at minimum, in the same condition as the equipment being replaced. That proposal was intended to safeguard beneficiary access to quality oxygen equipment and capped rental items throughout the duration of the rental period.

    Under Medicare, suppliers who furnish items of DME can accept assignment on all claims for Medicare services or on a claim-by-claim basis. Assignment is an agreement between the supplier and the beneficiary under which the supplier agrees to request direct payment from Medicare for the item, to accept 80 percent of the Medicare allowed payment amount for the item from the carrier, and to charge the beneficiary not more than the remaining 20 percent of the Medicare approved payment amount, plus any unmet deductible. If a supplier elects not to accept assignment, Medicare pays the beneficiary 80 percent of the Medicare allowed payment amount, after subtracting any unmet deductible, and there is no limit under Title XVIII of the Act on the amount the supplier can charge the beneficiary for rental of the DME item. The beneficiary, in these situations, is financially responsible for the difference between 80 percent of the Medicare allowed payment amount and the amount the supplier charges for the rental of the DME item.

    Section 1842(h) allows suppliers to sign a participation agreement where the supplier agrees voluntarily, before a calendar year, to accept assignment for all Medicare items and services furnished to a beneficiary for the following calendar year. Current supplier participation agreements are renewable annually. However, the agreements do not apply for a full period of medical need for specific beneficiaries in cases where such need extends for more than a calendar year. Nor do current participation agreements apply to periods of medical need where such a period overlaps calendar years. In the latter case, while a supplier may renew its participation agreement annually, a beneficiary would not know before choosing a supplier whether the supplier would be willing to accept assignment of all claims during the 13-month or 36-month rental period.

    In order for the beneficiary to make an informed choice, we proposed that before furnishing the oxygen equipment or a capped rental item, the supplier must disclose to the beneficiary its intentions regarding whether it will accept assignment of all monthly rental claims for the equipment during the period of medical necessity, up to and including the 36th month of continuous use for oxygen equipment or the 13th rental month of continuous use for capped rental DME in which rental payments could potentially be made. We believe that it is reasonable for the supplier to disclose to each beneficiary its intentions regarding assignment of claims for all months during a rental period as this decision has a direct financial effect on the beneficiary. A supplier's intentions could be expressed in the form of a written agreement between the supplier and a beneficiary. This proposal would require suppliers to give beneficiaries advance notice of the possible extent of their financial liability during the period of medical need in which monthly rental payments are made for the equipment, so that they can use this information to help select a supplier. Additionally, to promote informed beneficiary choices, we plan to post information on a CMS and/or CMS contractor Web site(s) indicating supplier specific information on oxygen equipment and capped rental items such as (1) the percentage of beneficiaries for whom each supplier accepted assignment during a prior period of time (for example, a quarter), and/or (2) the percentage of cases in which the supplier accepted assignment during the beneficiary's entire rental period. We believe that those proposals create reasonable rules for suppliers that furnish oxygen equipment and capped rental items and ensure that beneficiaries have information necessary to make informed choices that could have significant financial consequences for them.

  13. Payment for Oxygen Contents for Beneficiary-Owned Oxygen Equipment

    Section 1834(a)(5) of the Act, as amended by section 5101(b)(1) of the DRA, requires that Medicare continue to make monthly payments for the delivery and refilling of oxygen contents for the period of medical need after beneficiaries own their own gaseous or liquid oxygen stationary or portable equipment. Before the enactment of the DRA, Medicare made monthly payments for the delivery and refilling of oxygen contents for beneficiaries who own their own stationary and/or portable equipment (equipment they obtained on a purchase basis before June 1, 1989, out-of-pocket, or before they enrolled in Medicare Part B). In accordance with the DRA, we proposed that after the supplier transfers title to the stationary and/or portable oxygen equipment to the beneficiary, Medicare would continue to make separate monthly payments for gaseous or liquid oxygen contents until medical necessity ends. We also proposed that if the beneficiary-owned equipment is replaced, and Medicare pays for the replacement in accordance with proposed revised Sec. 414.210(f) (see section K of this final rule for a more complete discussion of our proposed oxygen equipment replacement policies), a new 36-month rental period start and the payment for oxygen contents would be included in the monthly rental payments. We proposed that all oxygen content payment amounts would be based on new rates developed in accordance with our proposal to establish new payment classes, as discussed in section I below.

    In transferring title to gaseous or liquid oxygen equipment used during the 36-month rental period, we proposed that suppliers must transfer title for all equipment that will meet the beneficiary's continued medical need, including those oxygen cylinders or vessels that are refilled at the supplier's place of business. Customary practice by suppliers for refilling oxygen contents is to deliver to the beneficiary cylinders filled with contents and take back the empty cylinders to the supplier's place of business to refill the oxygen contents. Under our proposal, title would transfer for both sets of cylinders, meaning the ones that are being used by the beneficiary for the month and the ones that the supplier refills in its business location and delivers for use during the next subsequent month. This policy would apply to both gaseous and liquid oxygen stationary equipment and portable systems. Similarly, in those cases where the beneficiary uses an oxygen equipment system which includes a compressor which fills portable gaseous cylinders in the beneficiary's home, we proposed that suppliers must transfer title for this equipment to the beneficiary.

    Concerns have been raised regarding beneficiary access to, and safety issues associated with, the delivery of oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned stationary and portable gaseous or liquid equipment. We believe that these concerns are based on the misconception that beneficiaries become responsible for filling their own cylinders. To the contrary, there are numerous State and Federal regulations governing the safe handling, filling, and transport of oxygen and those regulations are unaffected by the DRA oxygen provisions. We expect that

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    suppliers will continue to furnish replacement contents for beneficiary-owned gaseous and liquid systems in the same way that they have furnished replacement contents for beneficiary-owned equipment in the past. For example, suppliers that deliver a 1 month supply of gaseous cylinders to a beneficiary's home at the same time that they are picking up empty cylinders that the beneficiary used during the previous month could continue this practice under section 5101(b) of the DRA.

    I. Classes of Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment

    Based on information from paid Medicare claims with dates of service in calendar year 2004, distribution of usage among the four general categories of oxygen systems was: (a) 69 percent of beneficiaries used both a stationary concentrator (which does not require delivery of oxygen contents) and a portable system that requires delivery of gaseous or liquid oxygen, (b) 5 percent of beneficiaries used a stationary system that requires delivery of gaseous or liquid oxygen and a portable system that requires delivery of gaseous or liquid oxygen, (c) 24 percent of beneficiaries used a stationary concentrator system only, and (d) 2 percent of beneficiaries used only a stationary system that requires delivery of liquid or gaseous oxygen. The prevalent use of stationary concentrator systems is due, in part, to the fact that this system is the most cost-effective and dependable of the stationary oxygen modalities. The main reason that the concentrator system is the most cost-effective system is that the oxygen is concentrated from room air, and therefore, the high cost of delivering contents to the beneficiary's residence is removed when this system is used. Medicare's current payment structure results in two separate payments for beneficiaries using both stationary and portable systems, both of which are modality neutral, meaning that the payment amount does not differ depending on the type of oxygen delivery system (gaseous, liquid, or concentrator) that is furnished. One payment, hereinto referred to as the ``stationary payment,'' includes payment for the rental of stationary equipment, delivery of stationary oxygen contents (for gaseous or liquid systems), and delivery of portable oxygen contents (for gaseous or liquid systems). A separate add-on payment, hereinto referred to as the ``portable add-on,'' is also made in cases where the beneficiary is renting portable oxygen equipment. As a result of this payment methodology which has been in place since 1989, suppliers have a financial incentive to furnish low cost concentrator systems as opposed to more expensive gaseous or liquid systems because the monthly payment is the same regardless of which system is used. Finally, in implementing section 1834(a)(5) and (9) of the Act, monthly payment amounts were established through regulations at Sec. 414.226 for (1) stationary and portable oxygen contents (for beneficiaries who use stationary and, if applicable, portable equipment), and (2) portable oxygen contents only (for beneficiaries who only use portable oxygen equipment). The current average statewide monthly payment amounts are:

    Equipment & Contents

    Oxygen Contents Only

    Stationary Pmt.................. $199 Stationary & Portable... $156 Portable Add-on................. 32 Portable Only........... 21

    Based on our data, 36 percent of Medicare beneficiaries continue using oxygen equipment for more than 3 years, that is, beyond the 36th month after which title for the equipment would transfer to the beneficiary in accordance with the DRA.

    We have heard concerns about the appropriateness of the current payment structure for oxygen and oxygen equipment in light of changes in the technologies for oxygen delivery systems that have occurred since 1989, and these concerns have been amplified in light of the recent changes made by the DRA. The specific concerns pertain to beneficiary access to (1) portable oxygen contents after title to the equipment transfers to the beneficiary, (2) devices that allow a beneficiary to fill portable tanks at home (otherwise referred to in the oxygen equipment industry as transfilling systems), and (3) portable oxygen concentrators. As we implement the DRA provisions for oxygen equipment and promulgate additional supplier requirements, we want to ensure that the Medicare payment methodology results in payments for oxygen and oxygen equipment that are accurate, do not impede beneficiary access to innovations in technology, and do not create inappropriate incentives for suppliers.

    Some believe that Medicare's stationary payment for equipment and contents (average of $199) is ``too high'' and that Medicare's payment for portable oxygen contents only for beneficiary-owned portable equipment (average of $21) is ``too low''. While some contend that the overall payment (stationary payment plus portable add-on) for oxygen and oxygen equipment is adequate as long as the beneficiary continues to rent the equipment, they are concerned about the adequacy of Medicare's $21 monthly payment for furnishing oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned portable equipment. Some believe that Medicare's current average monthly payment of $156 for oxygen contents, which includes payment for both stationary and portable systems, is high enough to create an incentive for suppliers to furnish stationary oxygen systems that require the ongoing delivery of oxygen contents, rather than stationary concentrator systems that do not require delivery of oxygen contents.

    Some technologies provide an attachment to a stationary oxygen concentrator that allows beneficiaries to fill their own portable tanks at home. Delivery of portable oxygen contents to the beneficiary's home is, therefore, not necessary since this equipment refills the beneficiary's rented or owned portable oxygen tanks. This transfilling technology eliminates the need for frequent and costly trips by a supplier to a beneficiary's home to refill portable oxygen tanks and would save the Medicare program and beneficiaries who use portable equipment the expense of paying for delivery of portable oxygen contents. We note that we are not aware that a similar ``transfilling'' technology has been developed that would be capable of filling stationary tanks in the beneficiary's home. Therefore, there remains a need for ongoing delivery of gaseous or liquid oxygen contents for stationary equipment. In accordance with the DRA, after 36 months of continuous use, title for the transfilling equipment and accompanying portable oxygen tanks would transfer to the beneficiary who would then own a portable equipment system that self-generates oxygen in their home. However, some are concerned that current Medicare payment rules that

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    allow payment for oxygen contents for stationary equipment creates an incentive for suppliers to furnish stationary oxygen equipment that require liquid or gaseous oxygen deliveries, rather than concentrators and transfilling equipment that self-generate oxygen in the beneficiary's home. In addition, portable oxygen concentrators are now available that meet both the beneficiary's stationary and portable oxygen needs. Some have raised concern about whether the combination of the Medicare stationary payment and portable add-on payment (approximately $231 per month), which is what is currently paid for portable oxygen concentrators, is sufficient to facilitate use of this new technology which, like a transfilling system, eliminates the need for delivery of oxygen contents, but is more expensive than a ``standard'' or ``non-portable'' concentrator.

    In light of these concerns, we proposed regulatory changes to address the Medicare payment rates for oxygen and oxygen equipment. We proposed to address these issues by using our authority under section 1834(a)(9)(D) of the Act to establish separate classes and monthly payment rates for items of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Specifically, there are two changes we proposed for oxygen and oxygen equipment:

    1. We proposed to establish a new class and monthly payment amount for oxygen generating portable oxygen equipment (for example, portable concentrators and transfilling systems).

    2. We proposed to establish separate classes and monthly payment amounts for gaseous and liquid oxygen contents that must be delivered for beneficiary-owned stationary and portable oxygen equipment.

    The first change involves creating a new separate class for portable oxygen systems that generate their own oxygen and therefore eliminate the need for delivery of oxygen contents (for example, portable concentrator systems or transfilling systems). A higher monthly payment amount would be allowed, as described below, for these systems to account for the increased, up-front costs to the supplier of furnishing these more expensive concentrator or transfilling systems, which would be partially offset by the reduced payments that the supplier would receive from the Medicare program and beneficiaries due to the fact that these systems do not require the delivery of oxygen contents.

    The second change involves creating two separate classes (stationary contents only and portable contents only) and monthly payment rates for furnishing oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned stationary and portable systems. Currently, the combined average monthly payment amount of $156 for furnishing oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned stationary and portable systems includes payment for both stationary contents and portable contents. The current fee schedule amounts for oxygen contents are based on calendar year data from 1986 for the combined average Medicare monthly payment for both stationary and portable contents divided by number of rental months for stationary liquid and gaseous oxygen equipment. As a result, the current combined stationary/portable contents payment results in Medicare payments for portable contents even in those cases where the beneficiary does not use portable oxygen equipment. Under our proposal to create one payment class for oxygen contents used for stationary equipment, and a separate class for oxygen contents used for portable equipment, new national monthly payment amounts for stationary contents delivery and portable contents delivery would be established by splitting the combined payment of $156 into two new payments as explained below. This change would increase the monthly payment for furnishing portable oxygen contents and would address the concerns that the monthly payment rate of $21 is too low for the delivery and filling of portable tanks after the beneficiary assumes ownership of the equipment in accordance with the DRA.

    In order to achieve budget neutrality for the new classes of oxygen and increase payment amounts for furnishing portable contents, we would need to reduce other Medicare oxygen payment rates. Budget neutrality would require that Medicare's total spending for all modalities of stationary and portable systems, including contents, be the same under the proposed change as they would be without the change.

    We proposed to achieve budget neutrality by reducing the current monthly payment amounts (the stationary payment) for stationary oxygen equipment and oxygen contents (for stationary or portable equipment) made during the rental period. This reduction in payment is necessary to offset increased payments for the changes identified above and to meet the requirement in section 1834(a)(9)(D)(ii) that the classes and payments be established in a budget neutral fashion. In most cases, suppliers furnish Medicare beneficiaries with stationary oxygen concentrators. These devices can be purchased for $1,000 or less and the current, average Medicare payment of $199 pays suppliers $1,990 over 10 months. We believe that these facts indicate that making a reduction (from $199 on average to $177) in Medicare payment for this relatively inexpensive oxygen equipment in order to pay oxygen suppliers adequately for furnishing portable oxygen contents and more expensive portable oxygen equipment technologies is warranted. With this approach, the proposed new classes, as well as proposed new national monthly payment rates, would be as follows:

    1. Stationary Payment: $177.

    2. Portable Add-On: $32.

    3. Oxygen Generating Portable Equipment Add-On (portable concentrators or transfilling systems): $64.

    4. Stationary Contents Delivery: $101.

    5. Portable Contents Delivery: $55.

    We provide a detailed discussion of the payment rate calculations/ adjustments in the paragraphs that follow. Under the proposed new oxygen and oxygen equipment class structure described above, in those cases where the beneficiary needs both stationary and portable oxygen, monthly payments of $241 or $209 (proposed revised stationary payment of $177 plus one of two proposed portable equipment payments, $32 or $64) would be made during rental months 1 through 36. The stationary payment (which includes payment for stationary equipment, as well as oxygen contents for stationary and portable systems) of $177 would be made during rental months 1 through 36 for beneficiaries who only need stationary oxygen and oxygen equipment. Monthly payments of $101 for stationary oxygen contents and/or $55 for portable oxygen contents would be made in cases where beneficiaries own their stationary and/or portable oxygen equipment. As explained in more detail in the paragraphs that follow, the $101 payment is for stationary oxygen contents only and is derived from the current payment of $156, which is made for both stationary and portable oxygen contents. The $55 payment for portable oxygen contents only is also derived from the current payment of $156 that is made for both stationary and portable oxygen contents and would replace the current statewide portable oxygen contents fees (average of $21), which was based on a relatively small number of claims and allowed services compared to the number of claims and allowed services that were used in computing the statewide fees (average of $156) for a combination of stationary and portable oxygen contents.

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    As noted above, the proposed national payment rates for delivery of oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned gaseous/liquid equipment were derived from the current average payment for a combined oxygen contents delivery of $156. We proposed to establish $101, or 65 percent of $156, as the monthly payment rate for delivery of larger, heavier, beneficiary-owned stationary gaseous oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen vessels and $55, or 35 percent of $156, as the monthly payment rate for delivery of smaller, lighter, beneficiary-owned portable gaseous oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen vessels. The 65/35 split is based on our understanding that there are higher costs associated with delivering stationary tanks (cylinders of gaseous oxygen and vessels of liquid oxygen) which are approximately twice as large as the portable tanks. Such costs include supplier overhead costs, including the costs to purchase, maintain, and dispatch trucks, obtain insurance, and purchase fuel. The 65/35 split is intended to account for the difference in costs associated with the size of the tanks. Larger tanks take up more space on the trucks, take longer to fill, are harder to move, and result in increased fuel costs.

    We estimate that the increase from $21 to $55 in the monthly payment rate for delivery of oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned portable equipment will result in increased expenditures of approximately $22 million over a 24 month period, or $11 million annually. This figure is based on current data on utilization of portable oxygen by Medicare beneficiaries.

    The add-on payment amount of $64 for the oxygen generating portable equipment class was calculated based on data indicating long term savings generated from use of equipment that eliminated the need for payment of $55 per month for portable oxygen contents. The first step in calculating the proposed $64 payment for oxygen generating portable equipment involves the computation of a national, enhanced, modality neutral monthly payment amount of $241 for new technology systems (stationary concentrators and transfilling systems, as well as portable concentrators), which was derived from the sum of the current average stationary payment ($199), the current average portable add-on payment ($32), and an additional $10 to pay suppliers for furnishing more expensive equipment that eliminates the need for delivery of portable oxygen contents. Specifically, we calculated the modality neutral increased payment (that is, $10 above the current combination of the stationary payment and portable add-on payment) by estimating potential savings that the Medicare program would realize as a result of not having to pay for delivery of oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned portable oxygen systems in the fourth and fifth years of use. We calculated the increased payment to be equal to potential savings from not delivering oxygen contents. In calculating this increased payment, we were only factoring in savings from the fourth and fifth years of use since we assume that most beneficiaries will elect to obtain replacement equipment after the 5-year reasonable useful lifetime for their equipment has expired. Since our data indicate that 35.8 percent of beneficiaries will use oxygen equipment for more than 3 years, and that approximately 74 percent of these beneficiaries use portable equipment, the $10 amount is calculated based on the following formula, and is rounded to the nearest dollar:

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    We estimate that the additional $10 payment per month for oxygen generating portable equipment (transfilling units and portable concentrators) will result in increased expenditures of approximately $15 million over a 36 month period, or $5 million annually. This figure is based on current data on utilization of stationary and portable oxygen by Medicare beneficiaries over 36 months.

    The second step in calculating the proposed $64 add-on payment for the proposed new class of oxygen generating portable equipment involves subtracting the proposed new stationary payment. Therefore, the national monthly payment of $241 computed in the first step above would be reduced by $177, the proposed new adjusted stationary payment amount, to arrive at the proposed add-on payment of $64 for just the oxygen generating portable equipment. In addition, to offset the increased annual payments of approximately $16 million that will result from increased payments for portable oxygen contents ($11 million) and newer technology oxygen generating portable equipment ($5 million), we proposed to decrease the current stationary payment by $22 ($199-$177). We estimated that this offset would result in annual Medicare savings of approximately $16 million, and would therefore offset the increased payments for new technology oxygen generating portable equipment and delivery of oxygen contents for other beneficiary-owned portable equipment. We proposed that these fees be established on a nationwide basis due to the fact that the variation in the current statewide fee schedule amounts for oxygen and oxygen equipment, as well as the portable equipment add-on payment, are currently only 3 percent and 5 percent, respectively.

    We proposed that the $64 add-on payment would be made for oxygen generating portable equipment only if the equipment eliminates the need for delivery or portable oxygen contents. However, if transfilling equipment is used in connection with a stationary oxygen concentrator (whether as an integrated system component or as a separate part) to both deliver stationary oxygen and fill portable oxygen tanks, Medicare would make both a $177 stationary payment for the stationary oxygen concentrator and stationary oxygen contents, and a separate $64 oxygen generating portable equipment payment for the portable oxygen transfilling equipment.

    There are also portable oxygen transfilling products that are not part of or used in conjunction with a stationary oxygen concentrator. These products are only used to fill portable oxygen tanks in the beneficiary's home. If the beneficiary is using one of these products, Medicare would make a $64 oxygen generating portable equipment payment. If the patient is also renting any type of stationary oxygen equipment (gaseous, liquid, or concentrator), Medicare would make a separate, additional $177 stationary equipment payment for that equipment.

    If a portable oxygen concentrator is furnished, Medicare would make the $64 oxygen generating portable equipment add-on payment if the portable oxygen concentrator is used as both the beneficiary's stationary oxygen equipment and portable oxygen equipment. In this case, the portable oxygen concentrator equipment would fall under both the stationary oxygen equipment class and the oxygen generating portable equipment class. Therefore, the $177 stationary payment would also be made in this situation, since the equipment being furnished meets the beneficiary's needs for both stationary and portable oxygen equipment. In this case, it would be necessary for the supplier to use two HCPCS codes to bill for this device since it is being used as both the stationary and portable oxygen equipment for the beneficiary. If the beneficiary owns any type of stationary equipment (concentrator, liquid, or gaseous), and is also furnished with a portable oxygen concentrator, only the

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    oxygen generating payment of $64 would be made (that is, the supplier would not also receive the $177 payment) and the portable oxygen concentrator equipment would fall under the oxygen generating portable equipment class because it is only being used to meet the beneficiary's need for portable oxygen equipment. Finally, if, the beneficiary is renting any type of stationary equipment (concentrator, liquid, or gaseous), and is also furnished with a portable oxygen concentrator, the oxygen generating add-on payment of $64 would be paid for the portable oxygen concentrator and the stationary payment of $177 would be paid separately for the stationary oxygen equipment and contents.

    In summary, we proposed new payment classes for oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned stationary equipment, oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned portable equipment, and oxygen generating portable equipment. Payments for oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned portable equipment and oxygen generating portable equipment would exceed what is currently paid for these items to ensure access to portable oxygen regardless of the type of equipment used. These increased payments would be offset by a reduction in the stationary payment. The six broad categories of oxygen equipment used by beneficiaries are as follows:

  14. Concentrator and liquid or gaseous portable equipment.

  15. Concentrator and/or oxygen generating portable equipment.

  16. Liquid or gaseous stationary equipment and liquid or gaseous portable equipment.

  17. Liquid or gaseous stationary equipment and oxygen generating portable equipment.

  18. Concentrator only.

  19. Liquid or gaseous stationary equipment only.

    Based on our proposed new payment classes, Medicare payment under these six categories would be as follows:

    Contents for beneficiary-owned Category

    Equipment rental and contents

    equipment

    A............................... $209 ($177 + $32)

    $55 B............................... $241 ($177 + $64)

    $0 C............................... $209 ($177 + $32)

    $156 ($101 + $55) D............................... $241 ($177 + $64)

    $101 E............................... $177

    $0 F............................... $177

    $101

    We proposed to revise our regulations in order to implement these new payment classes and payment amounts, effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 1, 2007.

  20. Payment for Maintenance and Servicing of Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment and Capped Rental Items

    Immediately following passage of the DRA, concerns were raised regarding the ability of a beneficiary to obtain maintenance and servicing of his or her DME once he or she has taken title to it. We believe that these concerns are largely based on misconceptions that the beneficiary will ``be on his or her own'' in terms of maintenance and servicing of equipment and submission of claims for payment for these services. We believe that these concerns are unfounded because Medicare payment has traditionally been made for reasonable and necessary repair and maintenance of beneficiary-owned DME. In addition, section 1834(a)(5)(F)(ii)(II)(bb) of the Act, as amended by section 5101(b)(1)(B) of the DRA, and Section 1834(a)(7)(A)(iv) of the Act, as amended by Section 5101(A)(1) of the DRA, require that Medicare continue to pay for reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing for parts and labor not covered under a manufacturer's or supplier's warranty in amounts determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.

    Medicare has also traditionally paid for loaner equipment used while the beneficiary's equipment is being repaired, or in some cases, when the beneficiary does not have access to the equipment (for example, in cases when a natural disaster such as a hurricane forces the beneficiary to be evacuated from his or her home). We proposed to continue Medicare payment for such loaner equipment.

    We are not aware of instances where beneficiaries have encountered problems in finding suppliers to provide maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned DME. Section 414.210(e) of our regulations currently provides that reasonable and necessary charges for maintenance and servicing of DME are those charges made for parts and labor not otherwise covered under a manufacturer's or supplier's warranty. This definition has been applied in paying claims for maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned DME for several years, and the wording of this regulatory definition is parallel to that used in amended sections 1834(a)(7)(A)(iv) and (a)(5)(F)(ii)(II)(bb) of the Act in describing the ``maintenance and servicing'' payments that are permitted for capped rental DME and oxygen equipment after title has transferred to the beneficiary. We proposed to continue use of this existing regulatory definition to define ``maintenance and servicing'' in section 5101 of the DRA. We, however, also proposed to apply our existing policy of not covering certain routine maintenance or periodic servicing of purchased equipment, such as testing, cleaning, regulating, changing filters, and general inspection of beneficiary- owned DME that can be done by the beneficiary or caregiver, to beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment and to continue that policy for beneficiary-owned capped rental equipment. As specified in current program instructions at section 110.2.B of chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub 100-02), ``the owner [of the equipment] is expected to perform such routine maintenance rather than a retailer or some other person who charges the beneficiary.'' We expect that the supplier, when transferring title to the equipment to the beneficiary, would also provide to the beneficiary any operating manuals published by the manufacturer which describe the servicing an owner may perform to properly maintain the equipment. We also believe that these owner manuals are commonly available at the various manufacturer Web sites. In addition, the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) supplier standards at Sec. 424.57(c)(12) require suppliers to provide the beneficiary with necessary information and instructions on how to use DME items safely and effectively. We believe that after receiving this information, and after becoming familiar with the equipment during the 13 or 36 month rental period, the beneficiary and/or caregiver should be very knowledgeable regarding the routine

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    maintenance required for the item. All non-routine maintenance of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment and capped rental items which would need to be performed by authorized technicians would be covered as reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing. Examples of the types of maintenance that would be covered are currently listed in program instructions at section 110.2.B of chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub 100-02) and include ``breaking down sealed components and performing tests which require specialized testing equipment not available to the beneficiary.''

    We proposed that maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment and capped rental items would be reasonable and necessary if it is non-routine maintenance and servicing necessary to make the equipment serviceable. Payment is currently made under the Medicare program for parts and labor associated with repairing beneficiary-owned DME. Medicare allowed payment amounts for replacement parts are currently paid based on the carrier's individual consideration of the item. With regard to replacement parts for beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment or capped rental equipment, we proposed that the carrier pay for the parts in a lump sum amount based on its consideration of the cost of the item, as is consistent with what our carriers currently do when evaluating maintenance and servicing claims for other beneficiary-owned DME. Currently, payment for labor is based on 15-minute increments in amounts that are established by the carriers and updated on an annual basis by the same factor specified in section 1834(a)(14) of the Act, which is used to update fee schedule amounts for DME. We proposed that the carriers use the same fee for labor that is currently used in paying for labor associated with repairing, maintaining, and servicing other beneficiary-owned DME, as we are not aware of any past problems associated with access to these services paid at these rates. We believe that the current methods and fees used by carriers in paying for maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned DME are reasonable given that we are not aware of any past problems associated with access to these services paid at these rates. In most cases, neither the Medicare program nor the beneficiary actually pays the full amount for repairing or maintaining an item since manufacturer warranties that cover all or part of these costs are widespread. For example, some manufacturers of commonly used oxygen concentrators offer full warranties that cover all parts and labor for 5 years. Rules in Sec. 414.210(f) regarding replacement of DME that has been in continuous use for the equipment's reasonable useful lifetime provide that the beneficiary can elect to obtain replacement equipment after the reasonable useful lifetime for the equipment has expired. Therefore, we believe that the beneficiary should incur little, if any, expense for repair or maintenance of necessary equipment in cases where manufacturer warranties exist that cover parts and labor necessary to repair a new item during a 5-year period.

  21. Payment for Replacement of Beneficiary-Owned Oxygen Equipment, Capped Rental Items, and Associated Supplies and Accessories

    Medicare has traditionally paid for replacement beneficiary-owned DME after the expiration of the equipment's useful lifetime (see Sec. 414.210(f) and Sec. 414.229(g) of our regulations), and for replacement supplies and accessories used in conjunction with beneficiary-owned DME when these supplies and accessories are necessary for the effective use of the DME (see Sec. 110.3 of Chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (pub. 100-02)). Examples of supplies include drugs and administration sets used with infusion pumps. Examples of accessories include masks and tubing used with respiratory equipment. We proposed to apply these policies to beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment, as well as the supplies and accessories used in conjunction with this equipment, and to continue to apply these policies to beneficiary-owned capped rental items, as well as the supplies and accessories used in conjunction with these items.

    Specifically, we proposed to update Sec. 414.210(f) and Sec. 414.229(g) of our regulations to reflect that payment may be made for the replacement of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment and capped rental DME in cases where the item is lost, stolen, or irreparably damaged, or in cases where the item has been in continuous use for its reasonable useful lifetime. We proposed that payment for the replacement be made on a rental basis in accordance with the payment rules in Sec. 414.226 for oxygen equipment and Sec. 414.229 for capped rental items. We also proposed to revise Sec. 414.229 to reflect that these proposed changes to the replacement policy for beneficiary-owned capped rental items only apply to those items for which the first rental month occurs on or after January 1, 2007 since the DRA does not apply to capped rental items for which the first rental month occurs before January 1, 2006. The current rules will remain in place for capped rental items to which the DRA does not apply.

    We are aware that some manufacturer warranties may cover replacement of oxygen or capped rental equipment within a certain time period after the item is furnished. As was our policy before the enactment of DRA (see Sec. 110.2.C of Chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (pub. 100-02)), we proposed that Medicare not pay for the replacement of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment or capped rental items covered by a manufacturer's or supplier's warranty. In cases where equipment replacement is not covered by a manufacturer's or supplier's warranty, we proposed that the supplier must still replace beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment or beneficiary-owned capped rental items at no cost to the beneficiary or to the Medicare program if: (1) The total accumulated costs, as illustrated in the example below, to repair the item after transfer of title to the beneficiary exceed 60 percent of the replacement cost; and (2) the item has been in continuous use for less than its reasonable useful lifetime, as established in accordance with the procedures set forth in proposed revised Sec. 414.210(f). For example, a capped rental item that can be replaced for $1,000 (total of fee schedule payments after 13 rental months) and for which title has transferred to the beneficiary in accordance with section 1834(a)(7)(A)(ii) of the Act can be used to illustrate what we mean when we use the term ``accumulated costs'' above. In this example, if Medicare has paid a total of $500 for 3 repairs necessary to make the item functional, and a fourth repair costing $200 is needed in order to make the item functional, the accumulated costs for repair in this case will equal $700, which exceeds $600 or 60 percent of the $1,000 cost to replace the item. In this case, the supplier would be required to furnish a replacement item. The greater than 60 percent of cost threshold for replacement is consistent with the threshold repair costs that can result in the replacement of prosthetics (artificial limbs) in accordance with section 1834(h)(1)(G) of the Act. We believe this threshold should apply to oxygen equipment and capped rental items as well, because artificial limbs, like these items, are built to withstand repeated use.

    We proposed that the supplier be responsible for the cost of the replacement equipment because we believe that the item in this case did not last for the entire reasonable useful

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    lifetime. After the beneficiary acquires title to the item, the supplier that transferred title would be responsible for furnishing the replacement item. We proposed this provision to safeguard the beneficiary from receiving, and the Medicare program from paying for, substandard equipment, and to avoid creating an incentive for suppliers to increase the number of claims submitted for repairs in an effort to recover revenue lost as a result of DRA section 5101. We believe that this requirement is not unreasonable since suppliers should be furnishing items in good working order and are otherwise bound by regulations at Sec. 424.57(c)(15) to accept returns from beneficiaries of substandard items. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by CMS or the carrier as appropriate (for example, the supplier would not be responsible for replacing an item in need of repair due to beneficiary neglect or abuse).

    L. Periods of Continuous Use

    Rules that apply in determining a period of continuous use for rental of DME are found at Sec. 414.230 of our regulations. We proposed that these rules would continue to apply in implementing section 5101 of the DRA, with one exception. The rules in Sec. 414.230(f) provide that a new period of continuous use begins for new or additional equipment prescribed by a physician and found to be medically necessary, even if the new or additional equipment is similar to the old equipment.

    Medicare payments for stationary and portable oxygen and oxygen equipment are currently modality neutral, which means that the same payment amounts apply to the different types of oxygen equipment furnished to Medicare beneficiaries. Since there is no distinction made between oxygen equipment modalities for payment purposes under the Medicare program, we do not believe that it is necessary or appropriate to begin a new period of continuous use when the beneficiary changes from one oxygen equipment modality to another. We proposed to revise Sec. 414.230(f) of our regulations to designate the existing language in this section as paragraph (f)(1) and to add a new paragraph (f)(2) to reflect this exception, effective for oxygen equipment furnished on or after January 1, 2007. We also proposed to revise Sec. 414.230(b) to incorporate section 5101(b)(2)(B) of the DRA, which provides that for all beneficiaries receiving oxygen equipment paid for under section 1834(a) on December 31, 2005, the period of continuous use begins on January 1, 2006.

  22. Other Issues: Health Care Information Transparency, Health Information Technology, and Medicare Payment Structures

    Both Medicare's payment structures and the actual delivery of post acute care have evolved significantly over the past decade. Before the BBA, HHAs and other post-acute settings such as inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) were paid on the basis of cost. Since that time, we have implemented various legislative mandates that established prospective payment systems in these settings. The PPS methodologies used in these settings rely on patient-level clinical information to provide pricing, support the provision of high quality services, and encourage the efficient delivery of care. CMS is exploring refinements to the existing provider-oriented ``silos'' to create a more seamless system for payment and delivery of post-acute care (PAC) under Medicare. This new model could feature more consistent payments for the same type of care across different sites of service, value based purchasing incentives, and the collection of uniform clinical assessment information to support quality and discharge planning functions.

    CMS is considering a demonstration to determine whether incentive payments to HHAs impact improvements in the quality of care of Medicare beneficiaries.

    Section 5008 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) provides for a demonstration on uniform assessment and data collection across different sites of service. This 3-year demonstration project is to be established by January 1, 2008. We are in the early stages of developing a standard, comprehensive assessment instrument to be completed at hospital discharge and ultimately integrated with PAC assessments. The demonstration will enable us to test the usefulness of this instrument, and analyze cost and outcomes across different PAC sites. The lessons learned from this demonstration will inform efforts to improve the post-acute payment systems.

    We have evaluated the existing assessment instruments that managed care and other insurers use. These instruments will form the basis of our efforts to create a discharge assessment tool that can serve to facilitate post-hospital placement decisions; enhance the safety and quality of care during patient transfers through transmission of core information to a receiving provider; and provide baseline information for longitudinal follow-up of health and function.

    In the April 25, 2006 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule (71 FR 23996), we discussed in detail the Health Care Information Transparency Initiative and our efforts to promote effective use of Health Information Technology (HIT) as a means to help improve health care quality and improve efficiency. Specifically, with regard to the transparency initiative, we discussed several potential options for making pricing and quality information available to the public (71 FR 24120 through 24121). We solicited comments on ways the Department can encourage transparency in health care quality and pricing whether through its leadership on voluntary initiatives or through regulatory requirements. We also sought comments on the Department's statutory authority to impose such requirements. In addition, we discussed the potential for HIT to facilitate improvements in the quality and efficiency of health care services (71 FR 24100 through 24101). We solicited comments on our statutory authority to encourage the adoption and use of HIT. The 2007 Budget states that ``the Administration supports the adoption of Health Information Technology (HIT) as a normal cost of doing business to ensure patients receive high quality care.'' We also sought comments on the appropriate role of HIT in potential value-based purchasing programs, beyond the intrinsic incentives of a PPS to provide efficient care, encourage the avoidance of unnecessary costs, and increase quality of care. In addition, we sought comments on promotion of the use of effective HIT and how CMS can encourage its use in HHAs.

    We intend to consider both the health care information transparency initiative and the use of HIT as we refine and update all Medicare payment systems. Therefore, we sought comments on these initiatives as applied to the HH PPS in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, including the Department's statutory authority to impose any such requirements. We stated that we may address these initiatives in the final HH PPS rule. For example, a HIT proposal could include adding a requirement that HHAs use HIT that is compliant with and certified by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) in the areas in which the technology is available. As noted previously, the CMS Home Health Compare Web site contains home health quality information. We note that we are in the process of seeking input on these initiatives in various proposed Medicare

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    payment rules being issued this year. In particular, we intend to consider both the health care information initiative and the use of HIT as we refine and update all Medicare payment systems.

    III. Analysis of and Responses to Public Comments

    We received approximately 106 comments on the August 3, 2006 proposed rule.

    General

    Comment: Several commenters raised concerns about combining several unrelated matters into a single public notice. The commenters believed the style to be confusing and counter to CMS' initiatives for better public communication.

    Response: We recognize the commenters concern and note that we make every attempt to provide sufficient information in the Federal Register document to clearly and specifically state the contents of the Federal Register document. We note that we targeted a similarly situated audience in that suppliers of oxygen equipment, DME suppliers, and HHAs all provide services in the post-acute care setting.

    Comment: Several commenters requested that telehealth services be directly funded. These commenters believe that utilization of telehealth services would save Medicare money by reducing hospitalization and decreasing the use of multiple medical services.

    Response: Telehealth services are not a recognized visit or service under the HH PPS. Specifically, in section 1895(e)(1)(B) of the Act, telecommunications services are not considered a home health visit for the purposes of eligibility or payment under this title.

    Comment: A commenter stated that CMS should indefinitely retain the 5 percent rural add-on. Other commenters recognized that it would take congressional action to extend the 5 percent rural add-on for rural providers. Nonetheless, these commenters supported an extension of the rural add-on period. In addition, commenters recommended that CMS examine the differences between the cost of providing home health services in a rural setting and those costs of providing home health services in an urban area.

    Response: The rural add-on was a temporary add-on established by the DRA. Specifically, section 5201 of the DRA required, for home health services furnished in a rural area with respect to episodes and visits beginning on or after January 1, 2006 and before January 1, 2007, that we increase by 5 percent the payment amount that otherwise would be made for the services. The statute does not provide for a continuation of the rural add-on. We will continue to monitor the HH PPS to help ensure that home health providers continue to receive appropriate reimbursement for the services they provide.

    Market Basket

    Comment: Several commenters believe that the proposed market basket update falls short of increased costs in the delivery of home health services. Specifically, they state that labor costs have risen significantly with the continuing shortage of nursing and therapy staff, transportation costs skyrocketed in 2005-2006 at a rate far greater than the estimated 2.2 percent that was set out in the 2006 rate setting rule, technology costs, and costs associated with regulatory compliance have grown. Some of these commenters believe the problem with the estimated market basket increase appears to stem from two weaknesses in the calculation formula: The use of FY 2000 cost reports and the accuracy of the projection. These commenters believe the FY 2000 cost reports are inaccurate because they only contained a portion of the operational changes that have occurred since the onset of the prospective payment system.

    Response: The home health market basket is a fixed-weight Laspeyres-type price index, which measures the average change in the price of goods and services purchased by HHAs in providing an efficient level of home health care services. Furthermore, the projected estimated HH market basket has been fairly consistent with the actual market basket determination. Since the inception of the PPS in FY 2001 including years through CY 2005, the forecasted average annual increase of the home health market basket has been 3.3 percent while the actual average annual increase of the home health market basket has been 3.2 percent.

    With respect to the use of the FY 2000 cost reports, they represent the most recent and complete cost reports available at the time of the most recent rebasing of the home health market basket presented in the CY 2005 proposed rule. Our recent analysis of Medicare cost report data for 2001 through 2003 shows very similar cost weights, including those associated with compensation, to the FY 2000 based market basket. Therefore, we believe the use of the FY 2000 cost reports continue to accurately reflect a proxy of home health weights.

    We further note that for the final rule, we are using the 2006 3rd quarter forecast with historical data through 2006, 2nd quarter, which results in a forecast for the home health market basket for CY 2007 of 3.3 percent. This projection includes a higher forecast for the CPI for private transportation (2.2 percent) and higher forecast for the price of compensation (3.5 percent) compared to the forecast in the proposed rule of 0.3 percent and 3.4 percent, respectively.

    Comment: One commenter suggested that CMS move away from using the CPI for private transportation to proxy price changes associated with transportation costs and substitute it with a more accurate reflection of home health care transportation experience.

    Response: We believe the CPI for private transportation is an accurate proxy for the price changes associated with home health care agencies' transportation costs. This CPI measures the price changes of new and used motor vehicles, motor fuels, motor vehicle parts and equipment, maintenance and repair, and insurance costs. We believe that home health agencies incur all of these transportation costs.

    Comment: One commenter suggested that the market basket weights assigned to each input should be re-examined every 2 years using cost report data that are less than 2 years old. The commenter also suggests that the validity of the weights should be periodically tested using audited cost report data.

    Response: We rebase the home health market basket on a periodic basis. When we rebase a market basket, we examine the costs for each year since the most recent rebasing. In general, cost weights remain stable from year to year and become less so over a longer time period, such as 5 or more years. Additionally, we always use the most recent and complete cost report data at the time of rebasing. For the CY 2005 proposed rule, the most recent and complete cost report data available was for the year 2000. We are also confident in the validity of the Medicare cost report data received by the industry. Thus, we believe a formal audit is not required. However, as part of the standard rebasing methodology in calculating the cost report weights, we trim the data to remove the impact of outliers.

    Comment: One commenter recommended that the shortfalls in annual cost increase projections be added to succeeding year inflation updates. The commenter stated, for example, the under-projection in

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    transportation cost increases in 2006 should be reflected in 2007 and 2008.

    Response: We believe that the accuracy of the market basket updates has been reasonable, as evidenced by the last several years which contained average forecasted updates of 3.3 percent while actual average annual increase of the home health market basket has been 3.2 percent.

    Comment: One commenter suggested that projections should be thoroughly evaluated and validated. The commenter is aware that CMS uses a proprietary system, Global Insights, Inc. (GII), in determining its projections and believes this system should be examined by a CMS Technical Expert Panel in the immediate future.

    Response: GII is an independent firm that forecasts price proxies and other economic indicators. We believe that the projections we use are unbiased and consistent across all GII customers, both private and government. Moreover, we continue to work closely with GII to continually monitor the reasonableness of its projections.

    Comment: Other commenters expressed support for a market basket update of 3.1 percent and a 15 percent adjustment to the standardized rates for dually eligible beneficiaries.

    Response: We appreciate the support for the proposed market basket increase. Section 1895(b)(3)(B) of the Act requires the unadjusted national rate for CY 2007 to be increased by the applicable home health market basket index amount. The home health market basket for CY 2007 is forecasted to be 3.3 percent. We do not, however, have the statutory authority to establish a 15 percent adjustment to the standardized rates for dually eligible beneficiaries.

    Comment: One commenter stated that home care providers should receive their full Medicare market basket update for 2007 and each subsequent year.

    Response: HHAs will receive payments based on a full market basket update for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries for CY 2007 and subsequent years as provided at section 1895(b)(3)(B)(v) of the Act, subject to submitting the required quality measures and other possible legislative mandates.

    Quality/Pay for Reporting

    Comment: A commenter recommended that CMS make the penalty for not submitting the required quality data budget neutral and thus increase the national standardized episode amount. This would provide a small reward for the majority of agencies that already comply with the data submission requirement.

    Response: Section 1895(b)(3)(B)(V)(I) of the Act, added by section 5201(c)(2) of the DRA, stipulates that the market basket percentage increase be reduced by 2 percentage points for HHAs who fail to submit required data. The statute does not provide that the reduction in the market basket percentage increase be budget neutral.

    Comment: Several commenters supported CMS' proposed and continued use of the OASIS instrument and reporting infrastructure in response to the DRA requirements.

    Response: We appreciate the commenters' support for this decision. One of our goals is to allow HHAs to fulfill the DRA's quality data reporting requirements in the most efficient and least burdensome way possible.

    Comment: Several commenters believe that CMS needs to continue to refine and enhance the OASIS assessment instrument and associated quality measures.

    Response: As we stated previously, we intend to refine the current OASIS instrument and associated quality measures. We will also continue improving the assessment instrument's accuracy in reflecting both the health status and improvements in condition of our beneficiaries.

    Comment: Several commenters confused the various HH Conditions of Participation requirements, that is, the completion, completeness, and accuracy of the OASIS assessment, with the reporting requirements established by the DRA.

    Response: The proposed rule dealt solely with the requirements of section 5201(c)(2) of the DRA to specify the health quality data needed for quality measurements under the HH PPS. To meet the requirements established in the DRA, we proposed to rely on the data submitted by home health providers through the OASIS instrument. The regulations surrounding completion, completeness, timeliness or other rules associated with the OASIS were not affected by the HH PPS proposed rule.

    Comment: A few commenters were concerned that the reporting timeframe established in the proposed rule is over before publication of the final rule. The commenters noted that prior notification of payment penalties associated with the DRA quality measures requirement could not be known before the reporting period commenced.

    Response: We acknowledge the commenters' concern, but we believe our proposed approach adequately addresses these issues. Section 5201(c)(2) of the DRA amends the Act to such that ``each home health agency shall submit to the Secretary such data that the Secretary determines are appropriate for the measurement of health care quality. Such data shall be submitted in a form and manner, and at a time, specified by the Secretary.'' In considering how to best implement this provision while still obtaining the needed quality measures, our approach was to use processes and mechanisms that were already in place and functioning, as the most efficient and appropriate way to meet the statutory requirements. Using historical data to determine the prospective update is similar to the methodology used for hospital pay for reporting. In this manner, by utilizing an existing system, we were able to provide the least burdensome measures on the providers, and would penalize only those providers who were not otherwise meeting the OASIS submission requirement under the home health Conditions of Participation.

    Comment: One commenter supported CMS' initiative to refine the home health quality measures and to complement those measures with health information technology. This commenter stated that the proper use of new quality measures in certain areas coupled with the appropriate use of health information technology will help to promote quality care, efficiency, save Federal dollars, and satisfy the needs of our beneficiaries.

    Response: We appreciate the commenter's support and will continue to pursue using health information technology to further the goals of providing appropriate payments for quality services under the HH PPS.

    Outlier Payments and Fixed Dollar Loss Ratio

    Comment: A commenter expressed concerns with CMS' proposal to update the fixed dollar loss ratio in the final rule if current data become available. The commenter believes that CMS has an obligation to modify PPS outlier criteria each year until the 5 percent set aside is realized. Commenters urged CMS to ensure that data is available before the final rule is published. The commenter recommended that CMS provide an opportunity for review and comment before implementation of any change that reduces the likely number of episodes qualifying for outlier payments. Another commenter urged CMS to retain or increase the current outlier payment structure.

    Response: Section 1895(b)(5) of the Act states that the ``Secretary may provide for an addition or adjustment to the payment amount otherwise made in the case of outliers * * * [t]he total

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    amount * * * may not exceed 5 percent of the total payments projected or estimated to be made based on the'' HH PPS. The statute makes clear that to the extent the Secretary chooses to provide for an outlier adjustment in HH PPS, such adjustment may not be more than 5 percent of the projected or estimated HH PPS payments. The statute does not provide for an outlier adjustment of 5 percent.

    At the time of publication of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we did not have more recent data, but noted that we may update the FDL ratio for CY 2007 depending on the availability of more recent data. We stated that depending on the availability of more recent data at the time of publication of the HH PPS final rule for CY 2007, we may, if necessary, implement an update to the FDL ratio for the CY 2007 update to the HH PPS rates. Subsequent to the publication of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we have now obtained more recent data, that is, CY 2005 home health claims data. Accordingly, for this final rule, we have used the same methodology and performed analysis using the CY 2005 data to update the FDL ratio for CY 2007. For CY 2007, we are not only retaining the current outlier payment structure but also increasing the FDL ratio to allow more episodes to qualify for outlier payments. This new FDL ratio is 0.67.

    Home Health Wage Index

    Comment: Several commenters expressed serious concerns about the use of the pre-floor, pre-reclassified hospital wage index for adjusting for geographic variation in wages. These commenters believe that CMS has the regulatory authority to take immediate steps to implement a wage index that secures a reasonable level of parity with hospitals in the geographic areas served by HHAs. Specific recommendations include applying the State-specific rural floor to all urban areas and implementing a reclassification value proxy for HHAs operating in areas where hospitals have been reclassified. Commenters also made recommendations that CMS consider a wholesale revision and reform of the home health wage index.

    Response: These commenters are referring to the rural floor and geographic reclassification applicable to hospital payments. The rural floor provision is provided at section 4410 of Public Law 105-33 and is specific to hospitals. The reclassification provision provided at section 1886(d)(10) of the Act is also specific to hospitals. Because these floors and reclassifications apply only to hospitals, and not to HHAs, we believe the use of the most recent available pre-floor and pre-reclassified hospital wage index data results in the appropriate adjustment to the labor portion of home health costs as required at 1895(b)(4)(C). As to the revision and reform of the home health wage index, we further note that CMS has, along with the industry, explored the feasibility of developing a home health specific wage index. Because of the volatility of the home health wage data and the significant amount of resources that would be required to improve the quality of those data, we do not expect to propose a home health specific wage index until we can demonstrate that a home health specific wage index would be more reflective of the wages and salaries paid in a specific area, that it would significantly improve our ability to determine payment for HHAs, and that we can justify the resources required to collect the data, as well as the increased burden on providers.

    Comment: One commenter was concerned about the wage index for CBSA 12940 ``East Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston, West Baton Rouge, Louisiana.'' The commenter stated that the proposed ``wage index reflects a decrease from .8593 in CY 2006 to .8099 in CY 2007, a decrease of nearly 6%.'' The commenter believes this must be the result of an error and that this wage index should be reviewed for accuracy.

    Response: First, the wage index that is applied to payments for services furnished to home health patients in CY 2006 in CBSA 12940 is not 0.8593. In CY 2006, we apply a transition wage index of either 0.7967 or 0.8618 (depending on the State and county code where the beneficiary resides) to payments for home health services provided in CBSA 12940. This is clearly noted in Addendum A of the CY 2006 HH PPS final rule (70 FR 68161). The wage index value of 0.8593 would have been applied to payments for home health services rendered in CBSA 12940 had we not implemented a transition policy for CY 2006. As noted in the CY 2006 final rule (70 FR 68138), we implemented a transition policy based on the concern about the potential negative financial impact of moving to a CBSA-based wage index. The final wage index value for CBSA 12940 will be 0.8084 for CY 2007.

    Second, the change in the wage index value for CBSA 12940 is also due in part to the inclusion of wage data from the following counties: East and West Feliciana Counties, Iberville County, Pointe Coupee County, and St. Helena County. These five counties were previously classified as rural. However, under the CBSA designations, which we implemented beginning in CY 2006, they are now part of CBSA 12940.

    We further note that we employ processes to review the accuracy of the wage index. The home health wage index is derived from the pre- floor, pre-reclassified hospital wage index which is calculated based on cost report data from hospitals paid under the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS). All IPPS hospitals must complete the wage index survey (Worksheet S-3, Parts II and III) as part of their Medicare cost reports. Cost reports will be rejected if Worksheet S-3 is not completed. Additionally, intermediaries perform desk reviews on all hospitals' Worksheet S-3 wage data, and we run edits on the wage data to further ensure the accuracy and validity of the wage data. In addition, HHAs have the opportunity to submit comments on the hospital wage index data during the annual IPPS rulemaking period. Therefore, we believe our review processes result in an accurate reflection of the applicable wages for the areas given.

    Comment: A commenter expressed concern because implementation of a CBSA-based wage index places Lake County, Illinois in the same CBSA as Racine, Wisconsin rather than in the CBSA-based wage index that includes Chicago. The commenter states that Lake County, Illinois draws from the same employment pool as does the Chicago metro area. The commenter further states that this situation requires dual licensure in order for HHAs in Illinois to hire nurses from Wisconsin.

    Response: Lake County, Illinois is not included in the same CBSA with Racine, Wisconsin. Racine County is in CBSA 39540 and has a CY 2007 wage index of 0.9356. Lake County, Illinois is included with Kenosha County, Wisconsin in CBSA 29404. Lake County and Kenosha County are adjacent counties in the States of Illinois and Wisconsin, respectively. The CY 2007 wage index for CBSA 29404 is 1.0570. OMB considers Lake County and Kenosha County to be part of the same Metropolitan Division. OMB defines a ``metropolitan division'' as ``a county or group of counties within a core-based statistical area that contains a core with a population of at least 2.5 million. A metropolitan division consists of one or more main counties that represent an employment center or centers, plus adjacent counties associated with the main county or counties through commuting ties.'' This information is available at the following Web address: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/bulletins/b03-04.html. We believe that

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    the OMB geographic designations generally reflect the general labor market.

    State participation in the Nurse Licensure Compact alleviates the need for nurses to be licensed in multiple states. The state of Wisconsin participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact but Illinois does not. Illinois' participation in the Nurse Licensure Compact would alleviate the need for nurses to be licensed in both states.

    Comment: Other commenters had issues with the decreases in wage index that they will experience in the move to a full CBSA-based wage index in CY 2007.

    Response: We appreciate the detailed concerns sent by the commenters regarding the impact of the wage index update for their specific areas. We note that there will always be some areas that experience an increase in wage index values while others experience a decrease in wage index values. Variability in wage index values occurs each year as wage index values fluctuate from year to year based on the changes to the hospital wage data. As a result, wage index values within the system increase or decrease. We are aware of the changes to wage index values may be due in part to the adoption of the revised OMB designations, and in light of these concerns, we provided a one-year transition period for CY 2006. As to the appropriateness of what CBSA a particular area has been designated into, CBSA designations are determined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). We continue to believe that OMB's CBSA designations reflect the most recent available geographic classifications and are a reasonable and appropriate way to define geographic areas for purposes of determining wage index values.

    Comment: One commenter recommended that CMS apply a transition policy that would phase in large and unexpected wage index reductions over a two-year period, similar to the transition CMS applied for the IPPS conversion to CBSAs.

    Response: As noted previously, we implemented a one-year transition policy as a means to gradually introduce the changes and impact of a CBSA-based wage index to the HH PPS. We believe that the transitional one-year period was appropriate and do not agree that a longer transition period is necessary or appropriate. We again note that fluctuations in each wage index would be expected even if we did not adopt the revised OMB designations.

    Comment: Commenters raised concerns with CMS' proposal to continue to use the CY 2005 rural wage index for areas where there is no rural hospital data to compute a wage index.

    Commenters also raised concerns with the alternative methodology that we discussed, that is, basing the imputed rural wage index on data from the state's Census Division. Commenters believe that this type of situation highlights the need to move away from using pre-floor, pre- reclassified hospital wage data for the home health wage index. Commenters recommended a number of alternative methodologies for imputing a wage index value for areas where there are no rural hospital data to compute a wage index value. The commenters all believe that an imputed proxy should be reflective of the most local data available. Almost all of these comments specifically refer to the wage index for rural Massachusetts.

    Response: As noted above, several commenters recommended alternative methodologies for imputing a rural wage index. One recommended alternative was to use CAH data to impute a wage index for rural Massachusetts. However, CAHs are not required to submit the cost reporting worksheets that we use to compute the hospital wage index. Requiring CAHs to do so would impose an additional data collection burden on them. Additionally, those data would then need to be collected and audited. Therefore, we believe this option would be unduly burdensome and inefficient.

    Another alternative that was recommended was to use the rural wage index from the single state closest to the Massachusetts rural area. Rhode Island is the closest State to the Massachusetts rural area, but Rhode Island has no rural areas. The commenter acknowledged this and proposed using the wage index for Connecticut. We do not believe that using the rural wage index from the closest State is appropriate because this methodology is not easy to apply to other states where this situation could arise.

    Another alternative that was recommended was to use the same methodology that we use to calculate an ``imputed rural floor'' for PPS hospitals with no rural areas (69 FR 49111). This methodology compares the three States that lack rural hospital wage data (Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Massachusetts) to those three States as a class. As the commenter recognized, this approach does not match the criterion for using rural data. The commenter also recognized that since it uses data from hospitals in New Jersey, it does not meet the criterion of using the most local data available. We agree with the commenter that this is not the optimum alternative for imputing a rural wage index for the HH PPS.

    A fourth alternative that was recommended was to use the average wage index from contiguous CBSAs as an acceptable proxy for a rural wage index.

    A fifth alternative that was suggested was to use BLS wage data to derive a ratio of rural wages to wages in an urban MSA within the State. That ratio could then be multiplied by the wage index from the urban MSA to derive an estimated wage index for the rural area. We do not believe that using the BLS data to impute a rural wage index is the best alternative as it does not meet our criterion of using pre-floor, pre-reclassified hospital data. Also, using the BLS wage data would require a determination as to which health sector occupations to consider. This alternative methodology would also not weight the occupations appropriately. In contrast, the pre-floor, pre-reclassified hospital wage data encompasses wages and hours, that is, actual utilization per occupation.

    Using OMB's geographic classification system, the entire rural Massachusetts area, consists of Dukes and Nantucket Counties. Both of these counties are islands. This creates a unique set of circumstances to consider.

    As we stated in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, we also believe that an imputed proxy should (1) use pre-floor, pre-reclassified hospital data, (2) use rural wage data, (3) be easy to evaluate, and (4) be easily updatable from year-to-year. After a thorough review of the comments received and a further review of the needs and concerns inherent in this situation, we agree with the commenters that an additional criterion should be added, that is, that the most ``local'' data available should be used to impute a rural wage index. We have re- evaluated our proposed method of imputing a rural wage index, (that is, using the CY 2005 wage index) and have decided that a more appropriate proxy is needed. Although our proposed methodology uses local, rural pre-floor, pre-reclassified hospital wage data, this method is not updateable from year-to-year. In addition, we now believe that the alternative methodology noted in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule (that is, using an average of the wage indexes in the Census Division) is not optimal because although it uses pre-floor, pre-reclassified hospital wage data from rural areas, it does not use the most local data available.

    We believe that the alternative methodology of using the wage index from contiguous CBSAs best meets our criteria for imputing a rural wage index and represents an appropriate wage index proxy for rural areas without

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    hospital wage data. While it does not use rural data, it does use pre- floor, pre-reclassified hospital wage data, it is easy to evaluate, it is updateable from year to year, and it uses the most local data available. Therefore, we are revising our methodology for imputing a wage index for rural areas without hospital wage data. We will use the average wage index from all CBSAs that are contiguous to that rural area if the rural area does not have rural hospital wage data.

    In determining an imputed rural wage index, we interpret ``contiguous'' as sharing a border. In the case of Massachusetts, the entire rural area consists of Dukes and Nantucket Counties. We determined that the borders of Dukes and Nantucket Counties are ``contiguous'' with Barnstable and Bristol Counties. The wage indexes for Barnstable (1.2539) and Bristol (1.0783) are averaged resulting in an imputed rural wage index of 1.1661 for rural Massachusetts for CY 2007. While we believe that this policy could be readily applied to other rural areas that lack hospital wage data (possibly due to hospitals converting to a different provider type (such as a CAH) that does not submit the appropriate wage data), should a similar situation arise in the future, we may re-examine this policy.

    However, we do not believe that this final policy is appropriate for Puerto Rico. As noted in the August 3, 2006 proposed rule, there are sufficient economic differences between the hospitals in the United States and those in Puerto Rico, including the fact that hospitals in Puerto Rico are paid on blended Federal/Commonwealth-specific rates that a separate distinct policy for Puerto Rico is necessary. Consequently, any alternative methodology for imputing a wage index for rural Puerto Rico would need to take into account those differences. Our policy of imputing a rural wage index based on the wage index(es) of CBSAs contiguous to that rural area does not recognize the unique circumstances of Puerto Rico. We received neither comments on our proposed approach to impute a wage index for rural areas in Puerto Rico nor any alternative suggestions. While we have not yet identified an alternative methodology for imputing a wage index for rural Puerto Rico, we will continue to evaluate the feasibility of using existing hospital wage data and, possibly, wage data from other sources.

    Accordingly, we will continue to use the most recent wage index previously available for Puerto Rico, that is, the wage index from 2004, which is 0.4047.

    Health Care Information Transparency and Health Information Technology

    Comment: One commenter addressed our discussion of health care information transparency and health information technology. The commenter disagreed with our implication that public comment was previously solicited from the home health community via the 2006 IPPS proposed rule published on August 25, 2006. However, the commenter is pleased that CMS has initiated a public dialogue in this area. The commenter suggests that CMS conduct a technology inventory in home health services to determine utilization and perceived roadblocks to expanded utilization. The commenter also believes that any such mandate must be accompanied by adjustments in payments. Additional commenters raised concerns about the potential impact of health information technology. Commenters do not believe that CMS has sufficiently supported the significant investments agencies have had to make in the past several years to establish and maintain HIT capabilities. Commenter concerns focused on the potential financial impact on providers who have invested significantly in HIT. Commenters believe that HIT requires a shared investment between providers and purchasers of care, to include CMS.

    Response: As explained in the proposed rule, we intend to consider both the health care information transparency initiative and the use of HIT as we refine and update all Medicare payment systems. As previously stated, the 2007 Budget states that ``the Administration supports the adoption of health information technology (HIT) as a normal cost of doing business to ensure patients receive high quality care.'' We are not including specific recommendations in this final rule. However, we appreciate the input and recommendations provided in the use of HIT and welcome further comments on this important topic from HHAs.

    Comment: One commenter stated that the public does not understand how Medicare's HH PPS works. The commenter believes that a prospective system is a ``soft'' reimbursement methodology, as payment rates have little relationship to home health pricing noting that in some instances the HH PPS payment far exceeds charges and in other instances the payment falls short of charges.

    Response: We are actively pursuing the goal of price and quality transparency generally in the health care system. We have already released payment information on inpatient services and ambulatory surgical centers and are considering how to do so in other care settings. We agree that any pricing information released publicly should be clearly understood by the public, both consumers and patients. We recognize that Medicare payment for home health services captures a wide variety of costs and that payment rates may not always exactly match the costs for specific patients. However, as a prospective payment system, HH PPS payments estimate the average cost of providing services and are designed to recognize the higher costs associated with care for more severely ill patients. As such, the information could be of great interest to individual patients and the general public when they consider treatment options. It may also be important for patients and their families to understand what services the payment covers, to assist in planning for their health care needs.

    The price of home health care is also an important component of price information in broader episodes of care. For example, a patient hospitalized with congestive heart failure may have a variety of post- acute care options, including being discharged home without home health services. The ability to identify the cost of different services, including home health, in a total episode of care allows patients, providers, and the Medicare program to be better educated about the value of different mixes of services. This type of analysis, including knowing the price of home health services, could provide valuable data such as re-admission information and indicating the value of specific care sites to patients.

    We are not including specific recommendations in this final rule. However, we will continue to identify price and quality information that could be publicly released to help inform patient and consumer health care decisions and encourage higher value health care. We welcome further comments on this important topic from HHAs.

    Consolidated Billing and Supply Issues

    Comment: One commenter requested that CMS exclude HCPCS Code A7043 (vacuum drainage bottle and tubing for use with implanted catheter) from the HH PPS. The commenter believes that the regulations authorize CMS to exclude prosthetic devices and items related to prosthetic devices that are covered under Part B from the HH PPS. The commenter stated that the Pleurx pleural catheter and vacuum drainage bottle meet the definition of a prosthetic device because they replace the malfunctioning pleura by artificially

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    draining the pleura. Additionally, the commenter believes that the HH PPS rates do not adequately compensate HHAs when they care for beneficiaries requiring the Pleurx pleural catheter and vacuum drainage bottle.

    Response: We addressed consolidated billing requirements in the Final Rule for the HH PPS published on July 3, 2000 (65 FR 41139). Medical supplies are a covered home health service and are bundled into the payment rate under the HH PPS. Section 1861(m)(5) specifically includes catheters and catheter supplies as a covered home health service. Therefore, vacuum drainage bottles and tubing for use with an implanted catheter are bundled medical supplies while the patient is under a home health episode of care.

    Moreover, as we have consistently noted in responding to comments, the statute does not provide for an exception or carve-out of medical supplies from the PPS rate for patients under a plan of care under the HH PPS. The costs of all such supplies are included in the HH PPS rate (see 65 FR 41139).

    We disagree with the commenter that the HH PPS rates do not adequately compensate HHAs when they care for beneficiaries requiring vacuum drainage bottles and tubing for use with the implanted catheter because this medical supply was included within the original list of 199 non-routine medical codes subject to home health consolidated billing effective October 1, 2000. While the HCPCS code for vacuum drainage bottles has changed, the cost of vacuum drainage bottles was included in the original case-mix weights used to determine the HH PPS rates (65 FR 41138).

    Comment: Several commenters raised concerns about being unable to obtain the same brand of single-use urinary catheter from their HHA that they received directly from a DMEPOS supplier prior to receiving home health. These commenters believed that excluding HCPCS code A4353, which includes single-use catheters, would allow them to receive their catheters directly from the DMEPOS supplier. A number of commenters also request that HHAs be allowed to omit a patient's chronic urinary condition from the patient's specific home health plan of care which they say will allow the patient to continue to obtain the same name brand of single-use catheter they were using prior to receiving home health.

    Response: As noted above, medical supplies are bundled into the HH PPS payment rate and cannot be excluded from that rate. As to this specific item under HCPCS code A4353, that item is considered to be a medical supply and accordingly bundled into the HH PPS payment rate.

    We remind the commenters that if they believe that a product is not adequately described in the existing HCPCS Level II code set, they may submit an application to CMS to revise the code set, using the format and guidance provided on CMS' HCPCS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medhcpcsgeninfo .

    We note that under consolidated billing, the billing for those medical supplies is the responsibility of the HHA. If the patient's physician determines that a particular feature of a given supply is medically necessary for the patient, the physician may specify the designated feature in the physician's order for the supply and in the plan of care. If the HHA determines that there exists an appropriate substitute for the supply ordered by the physician, it may provide that patient with the appropriate substitute supply. If the home health patient does not agree with the HHA that the substitute supply is appropriate, the patient should contact us through the Medicare Hotline at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). This toll-free helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions. Beneficiaries can speak to a customer service representative in English or Spanish. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

    We disagree with the request that a HHA omit a medical condition from a plan of care in order to allow the patient to obtain desired medical supplies outside of the plan of care. The regulations at 42 CFR 484.18 require that the plan of care covers all pertinent diagnoses, including types of services and equipment required. In addition to calling 1-800-MEDICARE, if the home health patient believes that she is not receiving the necessary Medicare covered supplies, she may call the Regional Home Health Intermediary (RHHI) or CMS regional office. Under the Contacts section of our Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/center/hha.asp we provide information on how to contact the RHHIs and CMS

    regional offices.

    HH PPS Refinements

    Comment: One commenter urged CMS to undertake a review of the HH PPS and make appropriate adjustments to the case-mix weights before 2008. Another commenter requested that there be a review of LUPA rates, and to subsequently increase the LUPA rates to ensure that they cover the costs of providing care to those patients. One commenter recommended that an ``add-on'' to the HH PPS payment be made for dually eligible beneficiaries in order to recognize the added costs incurred by such patients. The same commenter also believes that the costs associated with wound care are not adequately paid for in the current case-mix system.

    Response: Our ongoing research agenda on the HH PPS refinements encompasses review of case-mix adjustment and other payment adjustment provisions under the HH PPS. Our continuing work also includes review of overall system performance to the extent data permit analysis of this topic. We intend to address certain aspects of the HH PPS, which could include LUPA rates, when we initiate a refinement regulation. We also note it is common with new payment systems for providers to go through a period of adaptation. The adaptation process influences the data we use to study refinements, and those data lag by up to a year from the time a service is rendered to when the claim is submitted and processed into a standard analytical file. Our study results will be more effective and provide a better basis for policy proposals when the data used in the studies reflect the ``end point'' of the adaptation period. Assuming that the necessary data files will become complete, we believe that the end point of the adaptation period will allow us to pursue a refinement rule in the near future.

    Comment: A commenter recommended that CMS establish a home health technical advisory group to regularly review and update the multitude of component parts of the HH PPS reimbursement methodology.

    Response: We appreciate the comment; however, we do not believe such a group is necessary at this time. We have always received input from the industry on various aspects of our Medicare payment systems, and we anticipate this practice will continue into the future. Additionally, for the past few years, we have conducted ``open-door'' forums to provide the public with an opportunity to provide input and comment on the HH PPS and related issues. Finally, as part of ongoing refinement research, a technical expert panel (TEP) addressed the various aspects of the HH PPS for possible refinements to the system. We strongly believe that specific refinements to the HH PPS, if appropriate, should be addressed in a single refinement regulation. In doing so, the causes and effects that any particular refinement would have on the rest of the system could be taken into effect, eliminating the risk of

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    implementing any one refinement in a vacuum and resulting in a complete and responsible refinement to the system.

    Classes of Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment

    Statutory Authority

    Comment: One commenter asserted that the statute does not give authority for CMS to create new classes for these items and that payments must be made at the rate set by statute.

    Response: We disagree. Section 1834(a)(9)(D) of the Act provides authority to create separate classes and payment amounts for any item of oxygen and oxygen equipment as long as they are budget neutral, that is, the separate classes and payment amounts do not result in expenditures for any year to be more or less than expenditures that would otherwise have been made if the classes had not been established. New Oxygen Generating Portable Equipment Technology

    Comment: One commenter commended CMS for recognizing the many benefits that oxygen generating portable equipment (OGPE) can provide. Some commenters urged that the proposed payment rate for OGPE be increased to provide adequate compensation for suppliers and to encourage suppliers to invest in the new technologies. Two commenters asked CMS to reconsider the proposed payment rates for OGPE to accurately reflect the cost of the equipment; which is claimed to range from $2,500 to $3,500. Some commenters recommended that CMS should not implement the proposed payment rates changes at this time and that setting new payment rates should be delayed until sufficient data is gathered to identify the costs of oxygen services.

    Response: We appreciate the support for our proposal to create a new payment category for OGPE. We do not agree with the commenters who suggested delaying the new categories because we are concerned that maintaining the current system could create incentives for suppliers to utilize older technology rather than newer technology that may be more appropriate for certain beneficiaries. We believe that it is appropriate and necessary to implement a new payment class for OGPE in order to ensure access to these items; therefore, we will finalize a new payment category for OGPE.

    In the proposed rule, we explained that there are currently two different types of OGPE: transfilling units that work independently or in conjunction with standard, stationary oxygen concentrators to fill portable oxygen canisters in the home; or portable oxygen concentrators that meet both the patient's stationary and portable oxygen needs. In both cases, the supplier can bill for both the monthly payment for oxygen and oxygen equipment (currently averaging $199.84) and the portable equipment add-on (currently averaging $31.79). In establishing the new payment rate for OGPE, we proposed to consider the savings that would be generated from use of these new technologies. The savings would come from not having to make payments for portable oxygen contents for beneficiary owned portable systems that generate their own oxygen. The new, enhanced monthly payment for OGPE would be paid in conjunction with the monthly payment for stationary equipment. The combined monthly payments for stationary oxygen equipment and OGPE would provide extra payments to suppliers of the newer technology portable oxygen equipment, with the extra payments being directly linked to the savings generated for the program by eliminating the need to make future payments for portable oxygen contents.

    The proposed add-on for OGPE of $64 was derived using a multiple step process described in section I of the provisions of the proposed regulation. As explained above, this process would involve determining savings generated from not having to pay proposed monthly payments of $55 for portable oxygen contents during the beneficiary ownership period and applying the savings evenly over the 36-month OGPE rental period. A total payment of $241 was proposed for stationary equipment ($177) plus the OGPE add-on payment ($64). The final process for calculating the OGPE add-on payment, like the proposed process, involved determining savings generated from not having to pay final monthly payments of $77.45 for portable oxygen contents during the beneficiary ownership period and applying the savings evenly over the 36-month OGPE rental period. To determine these savings we multiplied $77.45 by 24 months (number of months in the equipment ownership period) to get $1,858.80. We divided $1,858.80 by the 36 months of the rental period to get the OGPE add-on of $51.63 per month. However, as explained above in the discussion of the final methodology necessary to assure annual budget neutrality of the new classes of oxygen and oxygen equipment, distribution of use of items in the various classes over five years is factored into the calculation used to determine the budget neutrality adjustment factor. Therefore, the final payment rates for the new classes are based on current utilization and an assumption of the number of beneficiaries that will be using OGPE in the future. The total payment for stationary equipment and OGPE for 2007 is $250.03 ($198.40 for stationary + $51.63 for OGPE). The total payment for stationary equipment and OGPE is estimated to be $250.03 in 2008, $244.84 in 2009, and $241.02 in 2010; this compares to the total payment in the proposed rule of $241.

    We also note that in response to comments on the budget neutrality of our proposal, the final national limited monthly payment rates for each oxygen class were computed using weighted average fee schedule amounts instead of straight average fee schedule amounts. As a result, we have used slightly different numbers in our responses to comments than we used in the proposed rule. Our revised budget neutrality analysis is discussed in full below.

    Comment: One commenter stated that CMS needs to provide assurance that payment rates will not decrease, except in the case of competitive bidding, and that each year the rates will be increased by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI- U), the covered item update factor that is generally established as the annual update for DME, unless otherwise indicated.

    Response: We cannot provide assurance that oxygen payment rates will never be decreased in the future or that rates will always be increased by the CPI-U update. CMS is required to implement provisions of law passed by Congress, including the covered item updates to the fee schedule amounts for oxygen and oxygen equipment. Further, in order to maintain annual budget neutrality for the oxygen payment classes as required by Section 1834(a)(9)(D)(ii) of the Act, CMS may need to adjust the payment amounts as appropriate. Definition of Modality

    Comment: Many commenters asked us to clarify the definition of ``modality.'' The commenters stated that the definition should be based on clinical characteristics of the beneficiary rather than physical characteristics of the device such that: a stationary oxygen class of patients who are moribund, bed bound with limited need to leave the home; a portable oxygen class of patients who require oxygen at night only and have limited mobility; and an ambulatory oxygen class of patients

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    whose oxygen needs include support for frequent ambulation. The commenters state that the HCPCS code should be modified to ensure that each respective clinical class can be identified.

    Response: Medicare currently pays for two classes of oxygen equipment, stationary and portable. For the stationary class, there are three modalities that Medicare pays the same ``modality neutral'' payment rate for: concentrators, liquid cylinders and gaseous tanks. For the portable class, Medicare makes a modality neutral payment for all types of portable equipment. For the final rule, we are adding a new payment class for OGPE and new separate payment classes for delivery of stationary and portable oxygen contents. As has always been the case, a physician may order a specific oxygen equipment modality based on the clinical needs of the patient, and the supplier is bound by that order. However, there is currently no Medicare national coverage determination (NCD) that establishes medical necessity criteria for different oxygen modalities. Therefore, at this time, we do not believe it is necessary or appropriate to separate oxygen and oxygen equipment into different classes based on the clinical characteristics of different beneficiary populations.

    Comment: A few commenters asked us to clarify the medical policy that defines the criteria allowing patients to switch from one modality of oxygen equipment to another modality. The commenters also asked CMS to create a payment policy to pay suppliers for this type of equipment change. Some commenters recommended that CMS instruct its DME program safeguard contractor (PSC) to incorporate specific medical necessity coverage requirements in a local coverage determination (LCD) that specifies under what circumstances or diagnoses a beneficiary could change from one modality of equipment to another, how suppliers will be paid for furnishing a new equipment modality to a beneficiary, and specific documentation requirements for both the supplier and physician for a change in modality.

    Response: A physician prescription for home oxygen is required for coverage for home oxygen equipment. Generally, the physician prescribes the units of oxygen the patient needs and the beneficiary works with the supplier in deciding the modality of the oxygen equipment. In the final rule, we are allowing beneficiaries the option to change modalities during their rental period (this policy modification is discussed below); however, as we proposed in section L of the proposed rule, a new 36-month rental period would not begin in order to comply with the modality neutral payment rules for oxygen and oxygen equipment that we developed in accordance with sections 1834(a)(5) and (9) of the Act. Even if Medicare coverage rules and medical necessity criteria for different modalities of oxygen equipment were established in an NCD or LCD, there would be no effect on Medicare payments for specific types of items furnished under each payment class. It is important to note, however, that Medicare coverage and medical necessity for oxygen and oxygen equipment is outside the scope of this rulemaking effort. Stationary and Portable Oxygen Contents

    Comment: One commenter asked for justification of the 65 percent and 35 percent apportionment of the payment for oxygen contents. We also received comments recommending the same payment rate for all types of oxygen contents because oxygen contents are the same regardless of the weight of the container. One commenter recommended we keep the reduction of approximately $22 to stationary equipment (from $199 to $177) and reallocate the excess savings to (a) portable gaseous oxygen contents and/or equipment, increasing the rates to $75 to $80 and applying the increased rate to portable gaseous oxygen equipment furnished during the equipment rental period and portable gaseous oxygen contents furnished after the equipment rental period and (b) portable liquid oxygen contents and/or equipment, increasing the rates to $90 to $95 and applying the increased rate to portable liquid oxygen equipment furnished during the equipment rental period and portable liquid oxygen contents furnished after the equipment rental period.

    Response: In the proposed rule, we proposed to apportion the current oxygen contents rate of $156 per month by 65 percent and 35 percent based on the weight of the containers and other factors that might make delivery of stationary oxygen contents more expensive than delivery of portable oxygen contents. Stationary oxygen containers are larger and heavier than the portable oxygen containers; therefore, we proposed to apportion a greater amount of the payment to delivery of stationary oxygen contents. We received comments indicating that the average monthly costs of furnishing both types of oxygen contents are the same despite the fact that stationary oxygen contents are bulkier than portable oxygen contents. This is because stationary oxygen contents are delivered and refilled at a lower frequency than portable oxygen contents. Therefore, we are modifying the proposed payment rates for the two types of oxygen contents based on an even (that is, 50-50 percent) split in the current $154.90 weighted average payment amount for both stationary and portable oxygen contents. As a result, we will be paying the same monthly rate of $77.45 for delivery of each of stationary oxygen contents and portable oxygen contents. We will therefore continue to pay $154.90 in cases where both stationary and portable oxygen contents are medically necessary and are delivered. A payment of $77.45 per month rather than $55 per month for delivery of portable oxygen contents will further ensure that beneficiaries will receive necessary contents for their portable oxygen systems and is consistent with a suggestion from one commenter that payment for delivery of portable gaseous oxygen contents should be from $75 to $80. Most patients currently use gaseous portable oxygen systems as opposed to liquid portable gaseous systems or portable concentrators. A very small number of beneficiaries use stationary liquid or gaseous systems, and, in most cases, the supplier that delivers stationary oxygen contents for beneficiaries who use both stationary and portable liquid or gaseous systems would also be the supplier of the portable oxygen contents as well. Therefore, we believe that reducing the proposed payment for stationary oxygen contents from $101 to $77.45 is appropriate in light of the increased payment for portable oxygen contents.

    Comment: One commenter suggested that CMS establish a delivery fee for each time a supplier delivers oxygen.

    Response: The longstanding Medicare policy for payment for delivery of DME and other supplier expenses is that payment for these costs are included in the single payment made for furnishing the equipment. This policy is based on section 1834(a)(5) of the Act, which provides that a monthly payment amount recognized under section 1834(a)(9) be paid for oxygen and oxygen equipment, and section 1834(a)(9), which mandates that monthly payment (or fee schedule) amounts be calculated based on payments made in 1986 under the reasonable charge payment methodology. The reasonable charges that were used to calculate the fee schedule payment amounts included delivery costs and all other costs for furnishing the equipment. Therefore,

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    the cost associated with the delivery of oxygen contents is included in the fee schedule payment amounts for stationary and portable oxygen contents. Furthermore, section 1834(a)(9)(D)(i) of the Act requires that monthly payment rates are to be established for each class of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Since total Medicare expenditures under the new classes and payment amounts will be the same as they would have been under the old classes and fee schedule amounts, we believe that the new payment rates incorporate the delivery costs that made up part of the old fee schedule amounts.

    Comment: One commenter was concerned that the payment rate for delivery of oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned portable oxygen equipment would not be enough to cover the number of tanks or cylinders needed for each beneficiary. The commenter indicated that under the previous payment methodology where monthly payments for oxygen and oxygen equipment were made as long as medical necessity continued, suppliers were able to offset costs associated with delivering portable oxygen contents with the payment made for the stationary oxygen and oxygen equipment. The commenter expressed concern that the proposed $55 monthly payment for delivery of portable oxygen contents will not cover the costs of delivering more than 11 portable tanks per month. In addition, the commenter stated that this figure does not include the cost of delivery. Another commenter noted that the current fee schedule amount of approximately $21 per month would not cover the costs of one delivery per month of portable oxygen contents, and that this will force suppliers to adopt a policy whereby the beneficiary must pick up tanks from the supplier's store.

    Response: We agree with the commenters that the payment rate for portable oxygen contents of $21 is insufficient as a monthly payment for the delivery of portable oxygen contents, and therefore; we are finalizing our proposal to increase it in this final rule. We are dividing $154.90, the current weighted average payment amount for both stationary and portable oxygen contents evenly so that the payment rate for portable oxygen contents will be increased from the current weighted average payment amount of $20.77 to $77.45 per month. The revised payment rate for stationary oxygen contents will also be $77.45 per month. These monthly payment rates include delivery of tanks and cylinders, a service that the supplier is required to perform in order to be in compliance with standards set forth at Sec. 424.57(c)(12). Based on comments received on this issue, we believe that the finalized payment rate of $77.45 will adequately pay suppliers for delivery of stationary or portable oxygen contents. We are therefore confident that the payment rate adequately covers the supplier's costs of delivering oxygen contents.

    Comment: One commenter asked for clarification on payment if there is a change in equipment due to medical necessity. For example, the commenter asked whether a new 36-month rental period starts when there is an increase in the patient's oxygen volume that would require delivery of more portable oxygen tanks.

    Response: As we discuss more fully below, suppliers can furnish another capped rental item or type of oxygen equipment with a physician prescription or if the beneficiary would like newer technology or an upgraded item. However, unless the change in equipment is based on medical necessity, a new rental period will not start. In addition, because there is no distinction made between oxygen equipment modalities for payment purposes under the Medicare program, we would not consider a change from one modality to another to be a change in the type of equipment furnished to a beneficiary. Accordingly, a new period of continuous use would not start in those circumstances. Budget Neutrality

    Comment: Several commenters claimed that the proposed rates were not budget neutral. They claimed that the calculation of decreased expenditures that would result from a $22 reduction in payment for stationary equipment is underestimated and that such payment reduction translates to savings ranging from $239 million to $260 million. One commenter stated that the proposed rule was not budget neutral for each year as required by statute. Another commenter pointed out that the 2004 data did not have specific utilization rates for portable concentrators or transfilling systems since separate HCPCS codes did not exist for these services at that time.

    Response: We have revised the offset/budget neutrality calculations that we proposed based on comments received and have modified the payment rates for the classes of oxygen accordingly.

    First, in response to the commenter that expressed concern with our use of 2004 data, we have updated our analysis by using the latest available data from the SADMERC on the number of beneficiaries for which claims were received from July 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006, for HCPCS codes E0424, E0431, E0434, E0439, E1390, E1391, and E1392 to determine the distribution of beneficiaries among the categories of stationary and portable oxygen equipment. This data is used to count the number of beneficiaries using items in each equipment class. The number and percent distribution of beneficiaries using the different categories of equipment are shown in table 10. These latest data show 0.3 percent of beneficiaries using portable concentrators. While using these later claims gives us data on users of portable concentrators, we do not have data on beneficiaries using transfilling systems since the code for such equipment began on October 1, 2006. Thus, for purposes of calculating rates, we had to make an assumption about the percent of beneficiaries who will use OGPE equipment (which include both portable concentrators and transfilling systems) after the new classes and payment rates go into effect. From comments received, we assumed a shift of 5 percent of beneficiaries towards OGPE for our budget neutrality calculations. We will revisit this assumption on an annual basis and make adjustments through program instructions to rates applicable to years after 2007 if actual utilization of oxygen equipment by beneficiaries is different from our assumptions.

    Table 10.--Categories of Oxygen Users

    Percent of Equipment/Modality

    Number of

    users beneficiaries (percent)

    Stationary Equipment Only.............

    327,863

    31.3 Liquid/Gas Stationary AND Portable

    57,950

    5.5 Equipment............................ Concentrator AND Portable Equipment...

    657,948

    62.8

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    Stationary AND Oxygen Generating

    3,248

    0.3 Portable Equipment...................

    Total Number of Beneficiaries.....

    1,047,009

    100.0

    As in the proposed rule, we used a five year period for determining the rate changes because the reasonable useful lifetime policy for DME equipment allows beneficiaries to elect to obtain a new item after five years of use. Therefore, we assumed that Medicare would make three years of rental payments and two years of payment for oxygen contents.

    To calculate budget neutral rates, as in the proposed rule, we compared estimates of Medicare spending for oxygen equipment and contents based on current classes of items and payment rates with estimates of the spending that Medicare would make based on the new classes and payment rates outlined in this final rule. In order to further address the concerns of commenters that the payment rates for the new classes be budget neutral, we compared the payment rates for the new classes to the current, weighted average monthly payment amounts for oxygen and oxygen equipment (for example, $199.84 for stationary equipment), as opposed to comparing them to the straight average monthly payment amounts rounded to the nearest dollar (for example, $199 for stationary equipment). Based on the concerns expressed by commenters regarding the importance of assuring the budget neutrality of the new classes of oxygen and oxygen equipment, we are using the average of the current monthly payments per State weighted by actual utilization by State to establish a more precise average Medicare payment for each class of oxygen and oxygen equipment. To estimate total expenditures for oxygen and oxygen equipment for a given year, we multiplied the monthly payment rate for each category of equipment by the total number of users of each such category, then by the percent of users at the midpoint of each of three equipment rental years, then by 12 for the number of months in a year. Then, we multiplied the monthly payment rate for each category of oxygen contents by the total number of users of each such category, then by the percent of users at the midpoint of each of two beneficiary ownership years, then by 12 for the number of months in a year. We added the estimated spending for equipment and contents to obtain the five year total of payments for equipment and contents. We used data from the September 2006 OIG report, entitled ``Medicare Home Oxygen Equipment: Cost and Servicing'' (OEI-09-04-00420), on the distribution of the number of beneficiaries using stationary concentrators by the number of months rented that showed the following percentages of oxygen users at the midpoint of each year: 61 percent for the first year, 36 percent for the second year, 26 percent for the third year, 19 percent for the fourth year, and 14 percent for the fifth year. We then used this same methodology to estimate Medicare spending incorporating the payment rate changes in this final rule. Since spending is greater under the payment rate changes in this final rule, we applied a budget neutrality adjustment to the monthly payment amount for stationary equipment in order to achieve the same expenditures that would be spent under payment rates without the changes in the final rule.

    In response to comments received about our proposed methodology not being budget neutral annually, we calculated budget-neutral rates for a five-year period from 2006 to 2010, applying the methodology described above. The complete, detailed budget neutrality analysis, data, and payment rate calculations are available at the following internet website: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/DMEPOSFeeSched/. This results in

    smaller budget-neutrality adjustments in the early years and larger ones in the later years because the increased expenditures in the first three years results primarily from the OGPE add-on payment. The full effect of the higher payments for portable oxygen contents will not be realized until 2010, which will be the second year of the equipment ownership for beneficiaries who have been renting oxygen equipment on a continuous basis since 2006.

    Table 11 shows the 2007 budget neutral monthly payment rates and our estimates of the budget neutral monthly payment rates for 2008 through 2010 for the five classes of oxygen and oxygen equipment, in addition to the combined rates for stationary and portable oxygen contents. The rates for stationary equipment decrease by year to offset the new OGPE class and the increase in the portable contents rate. Table 12 shows the 2007 monthly payment rates and our estimates of the monthly payment rates for 2008 through 2010 for four of the most common combinations of oxygen equipment.

    Table 11.--Current Weighted Average Monthly Payment Amounts Compared to Proposed and Final Monthly Payment Rates for Classes of Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment

    Oxygen class

    Current Proposed Final 2007 2008* 2009* 2010*

    During Equipment Rental Period (36 Months)

    Stationary Equipment (offset needed).... $199.84 $177.00 $198.40 $198.40 $193.21 $189.39 (-22.84) (-1.44) (-1.44) (-6.63) (-10.45) Portable Add-on......................... 31.79 32.00 31.79 31.79 31.79 31.79 OGPE Add-on.............................

    N/A 64.00 51.63 51.63 51.63 51.63

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    Oxygen class

    Current Proposed Final 2007 2008

    2009

    2010

    Contents Payments After Equipment Ownership

    Stationary & Portable Contents.......... 154.90 156.00 154.90 154.90 154.90 154.90 Portable Contents Only.................. 20.77 55.00 77.45 77.45 77.45 77.45 Stationary Contents Only................

    N/A $101.00 $77.45 $77.45 $77.45 $77.45

    *Rates for 2008 and beyond are budget-neutral based on assumed OGPE utilization of 5 percent. Actual OGPE utilization will be reviewed on an annual basis and rates will be adjusted, if necessary, through program instructions to ensure annual budget neutrality.

    Table 12.--Payments for Various Combinations of Oxygen Equipment [Estimated for calendar years 2008 thru 2010]

    Categories of equipment

    During rental period

    Contents after ownership

    Concentrator only:

    2007/2008............................ $198.40

    $0

    2009................................. 193.21

    0

    2010................................. 189.39

    0 Concentrator + gaseous portable:

    2007/2008............................ 230.19 (198.40 + 31.79)

    77.45

    2009................................. 225.00 (193.21 + 31.79)

    77.45

    2010................................. 221.18 (189.39 + 31.79)

    77.45 Concentrator + OGPE:

    2007/2008............................ 250.03 (198.40 + 51.63)

    0

    2009................................. 244.84 (193.21 + 51.63)

    0

    2010................................. 241.02 (189.39 + 51.63)

    0 Liquid stationary & portable:

    2007/2008............................ 230.19 (198.40 + 31.79)

    154.90 (77.45 x 2)

    2009................................. 225.00 (193.21 + 31.79)

    154.90 (77.45 x 2)

    2010................................. 221.18 (189.39 + 31.79)

    154.90 (77.45 x 2)

    These estimates assume that 5 percent of oxygen users will use OGPE equipment in all years. However, we will monitor actual use and, as part of our annual budget-neutrality determination, we will revise rates through program instructions under the methodology specified in this final rule if actual OGPE usage is different from our assumption. We also plan to revise the payment rates in the future based on updated data on the distribution of beneficiaries using oxygen equipment and the number of months they use the equipment. These rates apply to all beneficiaries who use oxygen equipment on or after January 1, 2007, including both new and existing users.

    Comment: Some expressed concern that the proposed payment amounts for portable oxygen equipment and portable oxygen contents are not sufficient to offset the cost of providing these systems. The commenters recommend reallocating the savings that comes from the proposed reduction of the stationary class to upwardly adjust the monthly payment for portable equipment and contents. Some commenters strongly urged CMS to offset any future cuts in home oxygen concentrator payments with appropriate increases in other classes of oxygen specifically portable and ambulatory classes.

    Response: We have changed the payment amounts based on comments received and have increased portable contents payment amount from approximately $20.77 to $77.45 per month and have increased the add-on rate for OGPE from approximately $31.79 (the current portable add-on rate during the rental period) to $51.63 per month. We have also recalculated the offsets for budget neutrality and in order to maintain budget neutrality, and will not be reducing stationary payments from approximately $199.84 to $177 as proposed. The stationary equipment payment will be $198.40 in 2007, and is projected to be $198.40 in 2008, $193.21 in 2009, and $189.39 in 2010, based on current calculations discussed above. The fees for 2008 and later would be adjusted on an annual basis, if necessary, to ensure the annual budget neutrality of the change in payment classes and rates. We will annually reevaluate the actual distribution of oxygen equipment and make any adjustment in the payment amounts through program instructions that are necessary to maintain annual budget neutrality as required by section 1834(a)(9)(D)(ii) of the Act. Data

    Comment: A few commenters were concerned about the lack of data provided that established the budget neutrality proposal and asked CMS to release the data and assumptions. A few commenters stated that the proposed rule did not conform to the requirements of the Data Quality Act (DQA) that require Agencies to provide information on sources of the disseminated information as well as supporting data and models in a scientific, financial, or statistical context so the public may question the objectivity of the data and source.

    Response: The DQA requires agencies to, among other things, issue guidelines to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of information disseminated by the agency. While the DQA applies to a wide variety of information dissemination activities and all types of media, it has not been established that the DQA applies to rulemaking. Nevertheless, we are providing extensive details in this final rule about the data and methodology used to calculate budget neutrality. Consistent with our guidelines for information quality assurance, the information upon which we relied is from a reliable source that uses accepted methods for data collection and analysis, and we reviewed the quality of the information before using it. Where CMS is responsible for disseminating influential information (that is, information that will have a substantial impact on important public policies or important private sector decisions), we ensure that there is a high degree of transparency about the data and methods to facilitate its reproducibility by qualified third parties. To the extent

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    the data upon which we rely is not confidential, our guidelines call for identification and documentation of data sets in producing estimates and projections, and for clear descriptions of the methods used. Transition

    Comment: Some commenters asked CMS to allow for a grace period during which suppliers could transfer patients, with their consent, to other modalities. Many commenters urged CMS to allow for a grandfathering process so that those who began renting oxygen on January 1, 2006 would be under former payment rates and policies. These commenters argued that the final rule should only apply prospectively.

    Response: The final rule, including the new oxygen payment classes and rates, will be effective on January 1, 2007. However, as explained above and illustrated in table 11, the new payment rates will be annually adjusted if necessary to ensure budget neutrality. We disagree with the comment that we allow for a grandfathering provision whereby beneficiaries who began renting equipment on January 1, 2006 be allowed to continue under the former payment rates and policies. Such an approach would deny such beneficiaries the opportunity to obtain access to the new technology equipment. We will periodically reevaluate actual distribution and make any adjustment in payment amounts through program instructions that are necessary to maintain annual budget neutrality as required by statute. Adjustments in payment amounts will be determined based on the model we are using to ensure annual budget neutrality as explained above. As we discuss below, we will allow for changes in modalities during the rental period if the beneficiary requests an upgrade or if the physician provides a new order for the equipment modality.

    Comment: One commenter strongly urged CMS to adopt a blended rate during a three-year transition policy. Traditionally CMS has established blended rates by taking 75 percent of the original rate and 25 percent of the new rate during the first year; 50 percent and 50 percent in the second year; and 25 percent and 75 percent in the third year.

    Response: As explained above, we have revised the calculation of the budget-neutral oxygen equipment payment amounts in response to comments. Our revised approach calculates the budget-neutral rates that will apply for the first five years based on our estimates of the number of beneficiaries that will use specific types of equipment during each of these years. We have also determined that we may need to adjust the rates on an annual basis after the fifth year to ensure that budget neutrality is maintained. Based on our calculations, we do not believe that the blended percentages recommended by the commenter would result in budget neutral payment amounts. Deficit Reduction Act Requirements Rental Cap

    Comment: Numerous commenters were concerned that the 36-month rental period for oxygen equipment will not help beneficiaries and will create undue hardship for them because they will lose services that they have valued for years. Moreover, they stated that current Medicare benefit guidelines, as well as guidelines issued by all major national insurance companies, State Medicaid programs and all home care industry accreditation organizations, have always classified oxygen equipment as ``high maintenance equipment needing frequent maintenance service which is not recommended or advisable for patients to own.'' Other commenters predicted that hospital admissions will likely be increased as a result of the cap. These commenters argued that capping home oxygen services would direct patients toward the most expensive part of our health care system, which is hospitalization. Another commenter felt it was inappropriate to transfer title to this equipment to a patient because medical oxygen is a prescribed drug. The commenter believes that allowing beneficiaries to assume ownership is akin to giving them the source of a controlled substance.

    Response: The Congress mandated in section 1834(a)(5)(F)(ii)(I) of the Act (added by section 5101(b)(1) of the DRA) that on the first day that begins after the 36th continuous month during which payment is made for rented oxygen equipment, title to the oxygen equipment must transfer to the beneficiary. Section 1834(a)(5)(F)(ii)(II) provides that the Secretary must make reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing payments for the equipment after the beneficiary assumes ownership of it and we are planning to do so, as detailed in the provisions of this final rule and in response to comments received regarding maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned equipment. Suppliers will be paid on a monthly basis for the delivery of oxygen contents in tanks and cylinders in accordance with the requirements of section 1834(a)(5)(F)(ii)(II) of the Act. As part of this ongoing service, we expect suppliers to deliver tanks and cylinders in proper working condition. As a result, we believe that beneficiary-owned equipment will be properly maintained and that beneficiaries will not suffer undue hardship as a result of the title transfer provisions. We also do not see how the title transfer provisions will affect how much oxygen beneficiaries use, since oxygen must be prescribed by a physician and delivered by a supplier in accordance with that prescription.

    Comment: Several commenters remarked that, as beneficiaries, they cannot afford to take care of their oxygen equipment once title to the equipment has transferred to them and request that we reconsider the rule. One commenter noted that his/her portable equipment must be replaced at least a couple of times a year due to malfunctions.

    Response: Although section 1834(a)(5)(F) of the Act requires beneficiary ownership of oxygen equipment after 36 continuous rental payments are made, this subparagraph also mandates that payment be made for reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing of the beneficiary-owned equipment. The provisions of this final rule describe the changes we are making in the regulations to ensure that the beneficiary will continue to have access to equipment that will function for the entire reasonable useful lifetime established for the equipment. In accordance with existing regulations, if the equipment has been in continuous use for the equipment's useful lifetime, the beneficiary may elect to obtain new equipment. However, we note that a beneficiary would not be required to obtain new oxygen equipment as long as the equipment continued to function properly. In addition, as we discuss below, we are finalizing a provision under which a supplier may be required to replace the item at no charge to the beneficiary if the equipment does not function for the entire useful lifetime. In addition to meeting the annual Part B deductible, for assigned claims, the beneficiary is only responsible for paying 20 percent of the allowed charge for reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned equipment. We believe that these policies will help limit beneficiary costs once title to oxygen equipment has transferred.

    Comment: One commenter expressed concern about the 13-month rental period for capped rental DME and recommended that CMS reconsider the assignment of certain products to the capped rental category, particularly

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    those that sell for under $250.00 or rent for under $25.00 per month. The commenter argued that the expense of submitting and processing claims for 13 months exceeds any savings from short-term rentals.

    Response: The statute only allows for purchase of DME that is: inexpensive or routinely purchased (section 1834(a)(2)(A) of the Act); a power-driven wheelchair (section 1834(a)(7)(A)(iii) of the Act); or customized (section 1834(a)(4) of the Act). In accordance with the statute, inexpensive DME includes equipment having a purchase price of $150 or less and routinely purchased DME is equipment that is acquired at least 75 percent of the time by purchase. In accordance with section 1834(a)(7) of the Act, capped rental DME is DME not described in any of the other payment categories in paragraphs (2) through (6) of section 1834(a) of the Act. We do not have authority to redefine these categories because they are statutorily based. Transfer of Title

    Comment: A commenter noted that the loss of title to the oxygen equipment will serve as a disincentive for suppliers to invest in advancing oxygen equipment technology. As a result, manufacturers will shift their research and development efforts away from the development of smaller, longer-lasting portable systems and instead, focus on the development of cheaper devices.

    Response: We are obligated to implement section 1834(a)(5)(F)(ii)(I) of the Act, which requires that on the first day that begins after the 36th continuous month in which rental payments are made for oxygen equipment, the supplier transfer title to the equipment to the beneficiary. However, we disagree with the commenter that this rule will act to stymie advancements in oxygen equipment technology and are finalizing policies in this rule that we believe will properly incentivize suppliers to invest in new oxygen technology. In the case of portable oxygen equipment, the purpose of establishing an additional payment class for OGPE is to increase payments for the newer, more efficient, but more expensive OGPE technologies. In addition, as discussed below, we are clarifying in this final rule that beneficiaries may select newer technology items or upgraded items during the equipment rental period by agreeing to sign an Advanced Beneficiary Notification (ABN).

    Comment: Several commenters were concerned about the development of a secondary market for oxygen equipment resulting from individuals interested in selling their used equipment. They stated that the sale of these medical devices would not be monitored to ensure the condition of the device being sold, patient safety or clinical effectiveness. Several commenters requested that we work with the FDA to develop standardized guidelines that apply specifically to the public's resale of used medical devices.

    Response: We are aware that there may be safety issues associated with the resale of used oxygen equipment, and our regulations would not supersede any other Federal or State laws that govern these transactions. However, section 1834(a)(5)(F)(ii)(I) specifically mandates beneficiary ownership of both stationary and portable oxygen equipment after 36 months of continuous use. It has long been common practice for suppliers to pick up beneficiary-owned DME after medical necessity ends, in cases where the beneficiary or relatives of the beneficiary make such a request. In order to minimize the possibility that beneficiaries will incorrectly dispose of oxygen equipment that is no longer medically necessary, we will encourage suppliers to advise beneficiaries that they can pick-up and store the beneficiary's oxygen equipment if the beneficiary no longer needs it. Suppliers would be paid for picking up and storing oxygen tanks and cylinders that are no longer medically necessary (see below for a full discussion of this modification to our maintenance and servicing proposal). We will also note in the final regulations that in cases where suppliers have picked up beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment under these circumstances and the beneficiary's medical necessity for the equipment subsequently resumes, the supplier must return to the beneficiary similar equipment of equal or greater value to the beneficiary-owned equipment that was picked up, unless the beneficiary elects to obtain new equipment because the reasonable useful lifetime for the previous equipment has expired, or unless a different oxygen modality is prescribed and the beneficiary signs an advanced beneficiary notice (ABN) (see below for a full discussion of this policy modification).

    Comment: Several commenters urged that CMS and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discuss the ability of suppliers of oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned equipment to comply with 21 CFR 210 and 211. Further, the commenters stated that CMS must outline the process for reimbursing suppliers for any in-home services they would need to perform in the event of an FDA recall after the beneficiary takes title to the device. Another commenter noted that once the beneficiary takes ownership, many devices will no longer be trackable for recall purposes. Several commenters recommended that CMS develop safety standards that can be applied to beneficiary owned equipment. Standards would help ensure that beneficiaries/caregivers comply with Department of Transportation (DOT), FDA and the Compressed Gas Association oxygen guidelines as well as ensure that they do not inappropriately handle or dispose of cylinders. One commenter observed that the proposed rule provided no clarification on how many cylinders Medicare expects to be transferred in ownership to the patient. There are several factors that can influence the number of cylinders a patient receives, such as oxygen liter flow, activity level of the patient, and distance from the patient's residence to the supplier's warehouse. Given these variables, the commenter noted that a patient could receive from 2-6 cylinders at the time of set-up. Additionally, beneficiaries may receive more cylinders temporarily to accommodate travels outside of the supplier's service area. One commenter questioned how CMS will address instances where beneficiaries require more or less portable cylinders post title transfer. Another commenter requested that Medicare not require suppliers to transfer title to oxygen tanks to beneficiaries since it would be burdensome and unmanageable for suppliers to keep track of virtually identical tanks. Under the current regulatory framework for oxygen as a medical gas, one commenter noted that suppliers are not permitted to label oxygen containers with the beneficiary's name which makes it difficult to develop tracking systems to ensure that each patient's cylinders can be identified. One commenter estimated that beneficiaries use anywhere from 2 to 10 or more tanks of oxygen per week. Another commenter recommended that we not require transfer of title for both sets of cylinder vessels, but rather only those that are in use in the home and not the ones that the supplier refills in its business location. One commenter recommended that we retain the current, efficient approach where the supplier owns all the cylinders because this allows the supplier to use different cylinders with the same patient. Several commenters noted that our proposal to transfer title to both the oxygen cylinder that is being filled and the one in the beneficiary's home is unworkable given

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    its impact on supplier's operations and the regulatory framework for oxygen as a medical gas. The FDA guidance defines the custody, control and management of filling liquid container to be in compliance when the filling company owns the liquid containers. When the patient owns the liquid containers after 36 months, the company would no longer be able to fill the container without extensive testing prior to filling because the containers would be considered by FDA to be out of the filler's control. In addition, the filling company would no longer be assured that the container was maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specification. The DOT requires that the filling company have access to service and maintenance records in order to determine which inspections and tests to perform and at what frequency. If this information is not available to the filler, then the FDA mandates additional testing which requires more sophisticated testing equipment than the typical supplier of home medical oxygen has available. Similarly, in accordance with DOT regulations, a cylinder filled with a hazardous material may not be offered for transportation unless it was filled by the owner of the cylinder or with the owner's consent. This requires that the manufacturer of the medical oxygen, that is, the company that fills the oxygen container under FDA regulations, to have the equipment owner's permission prior to refilling the container. After the patient owns the oxygen equipment, compliance with this regulation will be very difficult for the supplier, especially if the transfilling is done by a third-party. The new supplier has no knowledge of how the compressed gas cylinders have been stored and maintained and how or when federally-mandated hydrostatic testing has been performed. The commenter predicted that it is likely that the new supplier will decline to service the cylinders for fear of employee injury and subsequent liability. Several commenters urged us to confer with the FDA about the application of FDA regulations to patient owned cylinders.

    Response: We are aware that oxygen tanks and cylinders must be handled in accordance with Federal statutes and regulations and expect that suppliers' equipment will meet the requirements set forth in these statutes and regulations before they transfer title to the equipment to the beneficiaries. Once title transfers, the supplier will still be required to deliver refilled oxygen contents in tanks and cylinders. We are also aware that beneficiaries might not know about other Federal laws that govern the disposal and resale of oxygen equipment. Although CMS doesn't administer or enforce these laws, we believe it is appropriate to take steps to ensure that beneficiaries are made aware of them. Therefore, we are adding a provision to the final rule that would require suppliers to educate beneficiaries at the time of title transfer about safety issues associated with disposing of oxygen equipment that is no longer medically necessary, and to advise beneficiaries that they must comply with any applicable Federal, State, and local laws that govern the disposal or resale of oxygen equipment. In addition, as we stated above, we would encourage suppliers to advise beneficiaries that they can pick-up and store the tanks once they are no longer medically necessary, and Medicare would pay for this service (discussed below). Further, suppliers could offer to buy the tanks back from the beneficiary.

    In the proposed rule, we proposed that the title to two sets of cylinders or tanks would be transferred to the beneficiary after 36 months of continuous rental. That is, title would transfer for one set of cylinders or tanks that the beneficiary would use at home, and title would transfer for a second set that would be refilled at the supplier's location. The number of tanks or cylinders is dependent on how many tanks or cylinders a beneficiary uses and how many tank or cylinder deliveries a supplier makes during a given month. After considering the comments, we have concluded that it is unrealistic and inappropriate to require suppliers to comply with a policy where beneficiaries own specific tanks that must be refilled by suppliers for specific beneficiaries. Therefore, we are changing this policy in this final rule. Even though the beneficiary owns the equipment, the supplier may switch out the tanks or cylinders with their tank and cylinder supply, similar to how propane tanks are refilled in the market today. Just as owners of propane tanks receive different tanks each time they need replacement contents, we are clarifying in this final rule that this propane tank model will be the practice under Medicare with delivery and refilling of oxygen contents for beneficiary-owned oxygen tanks and cylinders. Because this policy modification will enable suppliers to continue swapping tanks and cylinders for beneficiaries, as they currently do, we believe that suppliers should also be able to handle recall situations as they currently do. In the case of other beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment such as concentrators, we expect suppliers to handle recalls in the same way manner that they currently handle recalls of other beneficiary-owned DME, such as power-driven wheelchairs. The decision regarding whether such services would be considered reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing would be made by the Medicare contractor. For example, if suppliers currently bill and are paid by Medicare contractors for labor and parts when performing in-home services needed in the event of an FDA recall after the beneficiary takes title to a DME device such as a power wheelchair, then they should continue this practice. If the supplier has never furnished DME paid on a purchase basis by Medicare or capped rental items, they should consult with the Medicare contractor to determine if these services would be considered reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing.

    Comment: One commenter stated that the OIG study on oxygen entitled ``Medicare Home Oxygen Equipment: Cost and Servicing,'' is flawed and presents an inaccurate representation of Medicare ``equipment and servicing.''

    Response: The commenter provides no factual information to support their claim that the findings of this study are flawed. Although none of the policies of this final rule are based solely on the findings in this report, we do believe that the information in the report is credible and provides useful information regarding the maintenance and servicing of and costs of oxygen concentrators as reported by suppliers. Since we did not author the OIG study on oxygen, any concerns or comments about the contents of this report should be addressed to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General.

    Comment: A commenter requested access to the Medicare Common Working File (CWF), the system that houses beneficiary specific information regarding Medicare eligibility and past claims history, in order to obtain beneficiary specific information such as whether the beneficiary has received the ``same or similar'' equipment from another supplier in the past. The commenter stated that suppliers must also be able to access historical usage data so that they may understand whether they will be paid for the equipment and services they are being asked to provide within 2 to 4 hours of the typical referral. Another commenter suggested that if access to information in the CWF was not possible, CMS must establish criteria for using ABNs to notify the beneficiaries of their financial

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    responsibility if there is ``same or similar'' medical equipment.

    Response: The request for access to the CWF is outside the scope of this rulemaking process. We note that general criteria for use of the ABN can be found in Chapter 30 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, located at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Manuals/IOM/list.asp.

    Comment: Several commenters questioned whether Medicare would require suppliers to transfer title to capped rental items and oxygen equipment to beneficiaries who have not paid their coinsurance or deductibles under Part B. One commenter recommended that we provide an exception to the title transfer requirement if a beneficiary has failed to pay his or her coinsurance for a significant period (such as more than 6 months) across the course of the 36-month rental period. The commenter also suggested that we could take responsibility, once the title transfers, for attempting to collect the amount of missed coinsurance payments from the beneficiary or pay the supplier's bad debt for unpaid deductibles and coinsurance. Several commenters urged that we clarify this provision in the final rule and recommended that title to the equipment should not transfer to the patient until payment is made in full for all services rendered through the 36th month. (Medicare typically pays the 36th month's rate approximately 30 days later).

    Response: Section 5101 of the DRA is clear that the title to equipment transfers from the supplier to the beneficiary on the first day that begins after the 13th continuous month in which payment is made for capped rental items and on the first day that begins after the 36th continuous month in which payment is made for oxygen equipment. The statute mandates that ownership transfer after the 13th and 36th continuous month for capped rental items and oxygen equipment, and does not make transfer of ownership contingent on payment of beneficiary coinsurance. We believe that suppliers have a sufficient period of time to collect any outstanding beneficiary coinsurance during the rental period before title is required to be transferred. In addition, our rules would not preclude a supplier from seeking unpaid coinsurance or deductible amounts from a beneficiary after title has transferred. CMS or the carrier will have the discretion to review cases that allow suppliers to stop furnishing an item to a beneficiary, if warranted.

    Comment: Some commenters are concerned that the proposed rule does not provide sufficient clarity and specificity for stakeholders and Medicare beneficiaries alike to fully recognize the impact the final rule will have on beneficiaries when it becomes effective. The commenters predicted that the complexity of oxygen equipment, as well as the fact that each different type of equipment carries with it different safety and routine maintenance requirements, will be overwhelming for the average Medicare beneficiary.

    Response: We recognize that equipment maintenance may be overwhelming for some beneficiaries and, as we explain in more detail below, we are revising the final rule to allow for payment every six months for general maintenance and servicing of certain beneficiary- owned oxygen equipment. These payments would be made in addition to payment for any reasonable and necessary replacement parts and repairs that are non-routine and not covered by the manufacturer's warranty. We intend to monitor the implementation of these provisions to ensure beneficiary safety. Back Up Equipment

    Comment: Some suppliers furnish backup oxygen equipment for use by beneficiaries in the event of power failures or malfunction of primary oxygen equipment. Several commenters requested that the final rule state that since Medicare has not made any rental payments for backup oxygen equipment, title to this equipment should not transfer to the beneficiary. The commenters believe that title to backup equipment does not transfer under the coverage rules established under Medicare contractor local coverage determinations (LCDs) for oxygen equipment.

    Response: We agree with the commenters that the title for backup oxygen equipment would not transfer to the beneficiary after 36 months because Medicare does not make rental payments for this equipment. In addition, the LCDs referred to by the commenters correctly reflect Medicare's policy that equipment is not medically necessary if it is identical or similar to equipment already in use by the beneficiary and is used to meet the same set of medical needs. That is, backup equipment is a second piece of equipment used for precautionary reasons to deal with an emergency in case the primary piece of equipment malfunctions rather than to meet a different set of medical needs. Therefore, the beneficiary-ownership provision would not apply to backup oxygen equipment. Payment for Oxygen, Oxygen Equipment and Capped Rental DME

    Comment: Several commenters requested that a new rental period begin whenever a change in supplier takes place, regardless of the reason. One commenter indicated that now that payments for oxygen equipment will be limited to 36 months of continuous use, the administrative burden on suppliers, such as ascertaining how many Medicare rental payments have already been made for specific items used by specific beneficiaries, will increase. The new suppliers will need additional resources to complete a thorough screening of all new patients to determine the amount of Medicare payments that may be made for specific items.

    Response: Longstanding policy found in Sec. 414.230(g) regarding a change in suppliers during a period of continuous use of rented DME indicates that a change in supplier will not result in a new rental episode. In accordance with the amendments made by section 5101 of the DRA to section 1834(a)(7)(A) of the Act, and section 1834(a)(5) of the Act, payment may not extend over a period of continuous use of longer than 13 or 36 months, respectively, for capped rental items and oxygen equipment. For the reasons indicated below, we are applying the policy in Sec. 414.230(g) to all beneficiary-owned capped rental items and oxygen equipment.

    Comment: One commenter requested that we acknowledge those situations in which the title is not held by a supplier that rents oxygen equipment or cylinders to beneficiaries. The commenter indicated that it is common practice for a supplier to rent equipment from a manufacturer and never hold title to the equipment, but stated that the 36-month rental cap for oxygen equipment fails to address this common problem.

    Response: We understand that in some instances, suppliers furnish oxygen equipment to beneficiaries that they themselves have rented from manufacturers or leasing companies. However, under section 1834(a)(5)(F)(ii)(I) of the Act (added by section 5101(b)(1)(B) of the DRA), suppliers are required to transfer title of oxygen equipment to beneficiaries on the first day that begins after the 36th month during which payment is made for the equipment. In addition, under section 1834(a)(7)(A)(ii) of the Act (added by section 5101(a)(1) of the DRA), suppliers are required to transfer title of capped rental equipment to beneficiaries on the first day that begins

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    after the 13th month during which payment is made for the equipment. Therefore, regardless of what arrangements a supplier might make with a manufacturer or leasing company, the supplier must be in a position to transfer title to the equipment in accordance with these statutory provisions. Payment for Maintenance and Servicing

    Comment: One commenter requested that during the period of continuous use, suppliers be permitted to continue the current practice of replacing equipment in need of service or repair with equipment of the same type that is in good working order. The commenter further requested that the rule build in the added costs of administration and delivery if the original piece of equipment must be delivered to the patient.

    Response: We recognize that under current practice, suppliers sometimes choose to replace oxygen or capped rental equipment, rather than repair it, during the rental period, and as we discuss below, we have decided to allow this practice to continue. However, as discussed in detail in the proposed rule, we continue to be concerned that beneficiaries be protected from situations where equipment may be replaced with equipment of lesser value prior to the transfer of title to the equipment. Therefore, we would require that the replacement equipment must be in the same or better condition as the equipment being replaced. Delivery of the equipment is included in the monthly rental payment amount.

    Comment: Several commenters stated that the proposed rule does not address the service components that are currently provided to beneficiaries which may require trained and qualified personnel to administer. These services include: Verifying oxygen purity, oxygen dose verification, verification of alarm system functions, cleaning and replacement of filters, disposable oxygen accessories, 24-hour, 7-day per week on-call and emergency support, patient training, and clinical professional support. The proposed rule also does not address that some manufacturers require equipment maintenance, which requires disassembly of the device, to be performed every 5,000 hours and this must be performed at the supplier's facility. This additional equipment maintenance requires suppliers to incur the additional costs of picking up the equipment and providing loaner equipment. One commenter stated that regular maintenance takes place in the patient's home, on average, every 90 days. Another commenter provided a statistic from the June 2006 Morrison Informatics Inc. study, which demonstrated that non- equipment costs comprise 72 percent of suppliers' total costs. Commenters also noted that the new quality standards confirm that the non-equipment professional and administrative services cost categories reported in the Morrison study are legitimate costs that should be recognized in the Medicare payment for home oxygen. Further, the rule does not address reimbursement for licensed respiratory therapists who conduct in-home clinical patient assessments according to written or verbal physician orders for beneficiaries who own oxygen equipment. The commenters urged CMS to allow patients to continue receiving these assessments, but note that this activity will only be sustainable if CMS establishes a new HCPCS code and appropriate reimbursement rate. The commenter noted that suppliers cannot provide these assessments without fair reimbursement rates because it could constitute an illegal inducement and raise other fraud and abuse concerns. Commenters stated that we need to establish regular and ongoing payment after ownership transfers to support beneficiary access to necessary clinical, support, and other services.

    Response: Section 1834(a)(5)(F)(ii)(II) of the Act requires CMS to pay separately for any reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing after the beneficiary assumes ownership of oxygen equipment, and section 1834(a)(7)(A)(iv) of the Act requires the same in the case of capped rental DME items. We proposed to use the standard in Sec. 414.210(e) of our regulations to define the ``maintenance and servicing'' for which Medicare would make payment under section 5101 of the DRA. We also proposed to apply our existing policy of not covering certain routine or periodic servicing of purchased equipment, such as testing, cleaning, regulating, changing filters, and general inspection, that could be done by the beneficiary or caregiver, and referred to chapter 15, section 110.2B of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual for further guidance on what types of routine maintenance would not be covered. After considering comments that raise concerns regarding a beneficiary's ability to properly maintain his or her oxygen equipment, as well as safety issues that could arise if the equipment is not properly maintained, we have decided to revise our policy in the final rule under which, beginning 6 months after title to oxygen equipment transfers to the beneficiary, the supplier may bill for general maintenance and servicing of certain beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment once every 6 months. We believe that allowing payment every 6 months is reasonable based on findings by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, in a September 2006 report entitled ``Medicare Home Oxygen Equipment: Cost and Servicing,'' that the current frequency of suppliers in checking concentrators (every four months, on average) exceeds the guidelines of the two major manufacturers that accounted for two-thirds of the concentrators rented by beneficiaries sampled for purposes of the report. In addition, according to guidelines from two major concentrator manufacturers, comprehensive preventative maintenance need only performed annually or after several thousand hours of use. Under this policy, suppliers could bill for general maintenance and servicing of all oxygen equipment except liquid or gaseous equipment (stationary and portable) because these types of systems consist primarily of tanks or cylinders, as well as replacement supplies and accessories (for example, masks and tubing) which we proposed to pay for separately, and we would expect that as a part of the tank and cylinder filling process, suppliers would check to ensure that the tanks and cylinders were functioning properly. However, we will make payment for the pick- up and storage or disposal of tanks and cylinders that are no longer medically needed by the beneficiary. We are also specifying that the general maintenance and servicing payments for oxygen equipment other than liquid and gaseous equipment would not begin until at least 6 months after the date that title to the equipment transfers because suppliers should only be transferring title to equipment that is in good working order and that has been routinely maintained. Payment for general maintenance and servicing would be limited to 30 minutes of labor, which we believe will adequately compensate suppliers based on findings by the OIG in the same September 2006 report that many routine maintenance activities performed by suppliers on concentrators could be performed in less than 5 minutes. Finally, as we explained above, these payments for general maintenance and servicing would be made in addition to payment for reasonable and necessary repairs of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment. Suppliers would be able to bill for such

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    non-routine maintenance, to the extent that the parts and labor are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, beginning immediately after the beneficiary assumes ownership of the equipment, and as we proposed, payment would be made for the parts in a lump sum amount based on the carrier's consideration of the cost for the item because this is consistent with how we currently pay for replacement parts for other beneficiary-owned DME. We would also make an additional labor payment if such non-routine maintenance is performed at the same time as general maintenance, as long as the non-routine repair takes longer than 30 minutes. In addition, we are finalizing our proposal to pay on a purchase basis for all supplies and accessories (e.g., tubing, masks, cannulas, etc.) necessary for the effective use of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment.

    In addition, to further limit the possibility raised by commenters that beneficiaries will incorrectly dispose of tanks and cylinders, we are modifying our proposal to allow suppliers to submit a bill for picking up beneficiary-owned oxygen tanks and cylinders that are no longer medically necessary should a beneficiary request such a pick-up. The supplier could submit this bill any time after the beneficiary has acquired ownership to the tanks or cylinders. This pick-up allowance would not apply to other types of oxygen equipment, such as concentrators, because beneficiary storage of such equipment does not raise safety concerns.

    In-home clinical patient assessments by licensed respiratory therapists fall outside the scope of the Medicare Part B benefit for DME.

    Comment: Several commenters requested that Medicare develop standard protocols for routine maintenance of oxygen equipment and reimburse suppliers for providing this service. Several commenters requested that the non-routine maintenance include: inspection of internal components for dust, debris, wear; internal filter changes; oxygen purity testing that requires an oxygen analyzer device; coil cleaning and any maintenance that requires breaking internal seals. Several commenters requested that ``routine maintenance'' and ``non- routine maintenance'' be clearly defined in the final rule, specifically for oxygen and capped rental DME. Several commenters proposed that routine maintenance be defined as follows: wiping down outside surfaces of oxygen devices, changing the external cabinet filter, changing oxygen tubing and cleaning and replacing oxygen humidifier bottles.

    Response: As we explained above, we are modifying our maintenance and servicing proposal for oxygen equipment to allow for general maintenance and servicing of oxygen equipment other than liquid or gaseous oxygen equipment. Medicare will pay for up to 30 minutes of labor spent performing general, routine maintenance during each of these maintenance calls. Medicare will also pay separately for any replacement parts that are necessary to properly service the equipment during these calls, and for labor associated with any non-routine maintenance required as part of the visit if it takes longer than the 30 minutes we are already paying for under the general maintenance and servicing policy. However, to the extent that a supplier services beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment more often than every six months, or services beneficiary-owned capped rental items at any time, Medicare will only make payments for non-routine maintenance and servicing. In the proposed rule, we stated that examples of the types of maintenance and servicing that would be covered as non-routine maintenance of oxygen equipment and capped rental DME can be found in section 110.2.B of Chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02). This policy has been in the manual for many years and we have never experienced any major problems associated with interpretation of these guidelines on what constitutes reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing. We also believe that the examples provided in the manual represent good, general guidance that will enable beneficiaries and suppliers to discern what types of maintenance and servicing would be covered. We therefore do not believe that it is necessary to provide a listing of every service that constitutes routine and non-routine maintenance.

    Comment: Several commenters recommended that we develop a methodology to provide for emergency services for beneficiary-owned equipment. Commenters also requested that this emergency mechanism, including after-hours care, in-home assessments, patient education and adherence monitoring, take into account the value of the therapists' time, mileage reimbursement expense and related costs. One commenter noted that patients rely on the 24-hour, 7-day-a-week on-call service to answer major and minor questions related to their equipment. A large percentage of these calls result in an in-home visit after hours and on the weekend.

    Response: Payment will be made for any reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned DME, including emergency situations. In addition, consistent with current Medicare policies, payment for rental of loaner equipment would be made while repairs of beneficiary-owned equipment are provided. In-home clinical patient assessments by licensed respiratory therapists fall outside the scope of the Medicare Part B benefit for DME.

    Comment: One commenter predicts that a number of beneficiaries may hire a third party to perform routine maintenance tasks that the beneficiary would otherwise be responsible for performing once he or she takes title to oxygen equipment to ensure that there is no chance for error. As a result, these beneficiaries may likely pay more for home oxygen therapy than they are paying under the current provisions.

    Response: As we discussed above, we are allowing payment for general maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment other than liquid or gaseous oxygen equipment. In addition, a liquid or gaseous system consists of only tanks or cylinders, which we would expect a supplier to maintain as part of the filling process, and supplies, which we will pay for separately. As a result, we expect that a beneficiary's maintenance costs will not be significantly higher under this rule than it was under the previous rules.

    Comment: One commenter recommended that we conduct a study in a clearly-defined marketplace to ascertain the level of hospitalizations, emergency room visits, physician office visits, or other Part A/B expenses incurred by beneficiaries as a result of their being unable to access a qualified supplier after they assume ownership of the medical equipment under the new rules.

    Response: We disagree that such a study is necessary. As described in detail above, we have provided for appropriate payments for maintenance, servicing, and repairs of beneficiary-owned equipment. Therefore, we believe that beneficiaries will have sufficient access to qualified suppliers after assuming ownership of equipment.

    Comment: A few commenters noted that the proposed rule does not provide any guidelines or timetable as to how often Medicare will pay to replace the disposable supplies associated with home oxygen therapy, such as cannulas, oxygen tubing, humidification bottles, adaptors, and filters. These components

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    require frequent replacement and are currently included in the monthly Medicare rental fee. As the proposed rule is currently drafted, suppliers would be required to provide replacements of necessary supplies for free and commenters believe that this will lead to a reduction in the number of suppliers that furnish oxygen.

    Response: Medicare has traditionally paid for supplies and accessories that are necessary to use in conjunction with the beneficiary-owned DME item. This policy can be found in section 110.3 of Chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02). We proposed to apply this policy to supplies and accessories used in conjunction with beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment and capped rental items and did not receive comments opposing this proposal. Therefore, we are finalizing our proposal to pay separately for these supplies and accessories as often as is reasonable and necessary.

    Comment: Several commenters are concerned that serious health problems could affect a Medicare beneficiary's ability to understand and take responsibility for routine maintenance and servicing of his or her oxygen equipment. Commenters noted that some beneficiaries are physically and mentally unable to perform the necessary routine maintenance on equipment, and it is simply unsafe to impose the responsibility for maintaining this equipment on beneficiaries. Another commenter noted that even the OIG's September 2006 Oxygen Report, entitled ``Medicare Home Oxygen Equipment: Cost and Servicing'' (OEI- 09-04-00420), reinforced the point that a certain percentage of patients will not be able to perform routine maintenance by stating that ``50 percent of the service visits conducted through the surveyed patients included what has been describes routine maintenance.'' Other commenters noted that transferring the burden of maintenance and repair of sophisticated oxygen technologies to the beneficiary and, therefore, the total management of their home oxygen therapy regimen, presents serious risk to patient safety and care. Commenters also indicated that oxygen and oxygen equipment are more technically complex than other types of DME and can cause serious injury if improperly maintained and serviced.

    Response: Although we believe that the one commenter misquoted the OIG report and took their data out of context, we agree with the commenters' general concerns regarding the ability of beneficiaries to properly maintain their oxygen equipment once they acquire title to it and are revising the rule to permit payments for general maintenance and servicing of certain beneficiary-owned equipment as explained above.

    Comment: Several commenters suggested that we establish HCPCS codes to adequately describe the parts and repair services that will be covered and reimbursed for beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment. Another commenter requested that we implement a national policy and fee schedule for repair parts and labor that is eligible for either a Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Medicare Economic Index (MEI) adjustment annually. The fee schedule should reflect the fully-loaded costs of providing repair, not just repair parts and labor. A standardized approach will address those instances where a supplier goes out of business and is unable to assist in maintaining equipment. Another commenter indicated that services that are currently included as part of the monthly bundled rate for oxygen and equipment would no longer be provided after the 36th month unless a HCPCS code and allowable is developed.

    Response: We have generally given the carrier discretion to determine rates for labor and parts with respect to the non-routine repair of beneficiary-owned equipment based on reasonable charges and believe that this methodology results in adequate reimbursement to suppliers. However, should these commenters wish to make specific requests or recommendations for addition of specific codes for replacement parts, we would encourage them to participate in the HCPCS editorial process, which is described online at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedHCPCSGenInfo/ .

    Comment: Several commenters request that we provide guidance on the type of documentation that CMS expects suppliers to obtain to support repair claims. They stated that DME MACs and CMS must have clear policies outlining when Medicare will pay for repairs and the documentation it will require to support those claims.

    Response: In accordance with the rules at Sec. 414.210(e), Medicare carriers have long had discretion to require any documentation from suppliers that is necessary to enable them to make determinations regarding whether maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned DME is reasonable and necessary. The carriers provide guidance to suppliers regarding the specific documentation that is needed for these purposes.

    Comment: Several commenters requested that ``labor'' be redefined to start when the technician leaves the facility and ends when he or she returns to the shop. The labor time charge should not be just for technician time in the home or shop. The commenters noted that the current parts and labor fees do not take into consideration any travel time or time to evaluate the equipment.

    Response: Medicare payment for labor is based on 15-minute increments for time when the technician is working on the equipment. Separate payment is not allowed for delivery and service charges for DME such as travel time to and from the beneficiary's home. Such payment is included in the payment for the item or service. This policy has been in place for many years and we have not encountered serious problems with access to repair of beneficiary-owned DME. However, this policy does allow for additional payment for extraordinary expenses in rare or unusual circumstances as specified in current program instructions. This policy can be found in section 60 of Chapter 20 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04). This payment determination for travel is at the discretion of the carrier. Payment for Replacement of Equipment

    Comment: Many commenters expressed concern about our equipment replacement proposal. Numerous commenters believed that this provision places an unreasonable economic burden on suppliers. Commenters indicated that we should specify that, once ownership shifts to the patient, it becomes the patient's responsibility to maintain and repair the equipment. Some commenters believe that, given the 5-year useful life of the equipment, the circumstances that would require equipment to be replaced may be so far removed from the date that title transferred that there would be no plausible connection between the supplier's actions and a conclusion that the supplier delivered substandard equipment. Commenters noted that the proposed rule does not allow for the supplier to receive a new continuous rental period for replacement equipment which is not yet patient-owned, so it is inequitable to require a supplier to replace free of charge the patient-owned equipment that prematurely fails because the patient did not maintain it in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. This situation should be remedied by providing for a new continuous rental should the beneficiary's action during the ownership useful lifetime period result

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    in the premature failure of the equipment. Commenters also complained that routine maintenance often must be performed by the user and that the supplier has no means to ensure when or if this was done or done correctly. Several commenters indicated that manufacturer warranties for oxygen equipment are void if the title is transferred. Therefore, requiring that the supplier that furnished the oxygen equipment replace at no cost items that, under Medicare rules, did not last for the entire reasonable useful lifetime would subject suppliers to undue financial burden.

    Response: We expect that equipment furnished by the supplier will function for the entire period established under Medicare regulations and program instructions as the equipment's reasonable useful lifetime. If this is not the case, then the supplier has not furnished a quality item of durable medical equipment for which they have been paid. If suppliers have information or data that proves that specific types of DME do not routinely last for 5 years, they can furnish this information to CMS for consideration in possibly establishing a new reasonable useful lifetime for equipment.

    Comment: A commenter stated that suppliers are financially unable to furnish additional equipment in the event it needs to be replaced after the title is transferred. Another commenter noted that once the title is transferred, patients may find it difficult to locate an oxygen supplier that is willing or able to provide them with a loaner unit on short notice.

    Response: We expect that oxygen equipment and capped rental items furnished by the supplier will function for the entire period established under Medicare regulations and program instructions as the reasonable useful lifetime. As long as suppliers are furnishing items that meet this standard, they should not generally need to replace beneficiary-owned items and should not suffer the kind of financial hardship envisioned by the commenter. In addition, we believe that the modifications to our maintenance and servicing policy will limit the possibility that oxygen equipment will not be properly maintained after the beneficiary acquires title to it. Accordingly, we are finalizing our proposal to require that suppliers replace malfunctioning oxygen equipment that does not last for its reasonable useful lifetime, however, as explained more fully below, we are modifying it to allow carriers greater discretion in determining when a supplier must replace the item at no charge to the beneficiary or the Medicare program. We are also finalizing the same proposal with respect to capped rental DME. The replacement item must be equipment of equal or greater value to the equipment being replaced. We have never encountered major problems associated with beneficiaries obtaining servicing of equipment. Due to the current abundance of oxygen suppliers, we believe that this will also be the case with regard to servicing of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment.

    Comment: A commenter noted that our current definition of ``useful life'' exceeds the warranty that manufacturers typically provide on most of the current oxygen technologies, and expressed concern that forcing a supplier to be financially responsible for a device beyond the manufacturer's warranty period would impose a significant financial burden on suppliers. The commenter stated that Medicare should modify its definition of ``useful life'' and develop technology or equipment- specific definitions. Another commenter noted that it is unclear in the rule if we are basing ``lifetime'' on manufacturer warranty or some other basis. The commenter stated that basing our definition of ``lifetime'' on the manufacturer warranty could be problematic since an equipment's ``lifetime'' varies widely by manufacturer and type of equipment.

    Response: Under Sec. 414.220(f) of our regulations, the reasonable useful lifetime of durable medical equipment is either the period established through program instructions or, in the absence of program instructions, the period determined by our carriers (at least five years). These periods are not based on manufacturer warranties. If suppliers have information or data that proves that specific types of durable medical equipment do not routinely last for five years, they can furnish this information to CMS for consideration in possibly establishing a new reasonable useful lifetime for equipment. In addition, consistent with how we currently measure the reasonable useful lifetime for capped rental items, we would measure the reasonable useful lifetime for oxygen equipment beginning on the date that the equipment is furnished to the beneficiary.

    Comment: Several commenters requested that we not adopt the proposal that a supplier be required to replace equipment once accumulated repair costs exceed 60 percent of the cost to replace the equipment. Although the commenters acknowledged that the 60 percent threshold was based on a similar replacement provision for artificial limbs, the commenters do not believe that the proposal is appropriate since unlike oxygen, artificial limbs do not require regular maintenance or additional supplies that must be regularly replaced in order to function properly. The commenters also noted that the proposed rule does not define ``replacement cost'' and how such cost would be calculated in determining the 60 percent threshold. According to the commenters, the proposal is not clear regarding whether the ``replacement cost'' is the original cost to Medicare of the equipment being replaced, the Medicare fee schedule amount, or the fair market value of the item. Several commenters requested that we eliminate the 60 percent analysis and reimburse at the cost of each incident of repair rather than the accumulation of repairs. Several commenters noted that given the 5-year useful lifetime of the equipment, the circumstances that would require equipment to be replaced may be so far removed from the date that title transferred that there would be no plausible connection between the supplier's actions and a conclusion that the supplier delivered substandard equipment. Several commenters requested that responsibility for the equipment shift to the patient once the title transfers because the supplier will not have any record of routine maintenance in years four and five, placing the supplier in the position of having to replace equipment that may not have been properly maintained. One commenter suggested that we could establish a supplier responsibility period of 30 days following transfer of title that would require replacement if the repair costs were 60 percent of the replacement cost. Some commenters indicated that we appear to be trying to balance appropriate coverage for needed non-warranty repairs with beneficiary protection from receiving poor quality equipment via the proposed rule that covers repairs until they accumulate to 60 percent of the replacement cost. Some commenters indicated that some equipment, such as semi-electric hospital beds and power wheelchairs, have component parts that can be quite expensive to repair/replace and that these costs could easily exceed the 60 percent trigger but still be in the equipment's useful lifetime. Repairs of such equipment are often a function of active use, not poor quality of defective equipment.

    One commenter remarked that there are areas of the proposed rule that present legal concerns because Medicare does not have statutory authority to implement these requirements. The

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    commenter is unaware of any statutory requirement for the repair or replacement of patient-owned equipment or for the use of a 60 percent threshold. Moreover, CMS has not conducted any independent laboratory studies or manufacturer surveys of DME or oxygen equipment to determine if the 5-year ``average useful life'' is accurate or current before making it subject to such a provision.

    Response: We agree with the commenters that the proposed 60 percent threshold may not be pertinent in all cases and have revised the final rule to reflect a more general policy. Equipment furnished must function for the entire period established under Medicare regulations and program instructions as the reasonable useful lifetime. We are modifying our proposal to permit our contractors to use the 60 percent repair threshold at their discretion when making case-by-case determinations on whether a supplier must replace equipment that does not function during the reasonable useful lifetime. However, we continue to believe that the 60 percent threshold is a useful factor for our carriers to consider because it is probative of whether the beneficiary has been furnished with, and the Medicare program has paid for, a substandard item.

    The replacement item must be equipment of equal or greater value to the equipment being replaced. Under Sec. 414.210(f) of our regulations, the reasonable useful lifetime for DME is five years, unless we determine otherwise. For a capped rental DME item, Sec. 414.229(b) of our regulations specifies that the monthly fee schedule amount for rental of the item equals ten percent of the purchase price for the item; therefore, the replacement cost of the item is equal to the rental fee schedule amount multiplied by ten. For oxygen equipment, there is no established purchase price for Medicare purposes, so the replacement cost of an item will be established by the carrier on an individual, case-by-case basis using information such as invoices to determine the replacement cost of the item. With respect to beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment, ``repair'' costs will not include the costs of labor associated with general maintenance and servicing of the equipment.

    Comment: One commenter requested that we provide information about how equipment failures due to beneficiary neglect or abuse will be determined. Another commenter questioned who is responsible for providing the replacement equipment in the event that there is more than one supplier involved, for example, if the beneficiary moves.

    Response: We are finalizing a policy that would allow CMS or the carrier to make determinations if replacement equipment is warranted. We will be monitoring the number of replacement equipment provided to a beneficiary. In the case that a beneficiary is abusing or neglecting the equipment, CMS or the carrier may determine that the supplier is not responsible for furnishing replacement equipment.

    Comment: One commenter suggested that in lieu of prohibiting the replacement of equipment during the period of continuous use, CMS can require that the beneficiary receive title to equipment that is of comparable quality to the equipment delivered at the beginning of the period of continuous use.

    Response: As we explained above, we have decided to modify our proposal and allow suppliers to furnish different equipment during the rental period as long as the equipment is of equal or greater value as the equipment being replaced.

    Comment: Several commenters questioned that under the proposed regulations, a new period of continuous use would begin only when beneficiary-owned equipment is lost, stolen or irreparably damaged. The commenter requested that a new period of continuous use begin when a supplier furnishes replacement equipment during the period of continuous use. Otherwise, suppliers replacing lost equipment will be forced to transfer title to two devices, but receive payment only for one. Alternatively, commenters suggested allowing the carriers to make the determination whether to initiate a new period of continuous use on a case-by-case basis. Two commenters stated that while they agree with the proposed provision that a new period of continuous use would begin when beneficiary-owned equipment is lost, stolen, or irreparably damaged, they questioned our decision to apply this exception only to beneficiary-owned equipment. The commenters noted that when equipment is lost, stolen, or irreparably damaged during the period of continuous use and a supplier furnishes replacement equipment, a new period of continuous use should begin; otherwise, the regulation would impose a patently unfair result when rented equipment is lost or damaged through no fault of the supplier. The commenters suggested if this is the case, CMS should allow carriers to make the determination whether to initiate a new period of continuous use on a case-by-case basis to ensure a more balanced application of the requirement to transfer equipment ownership to beneficiaries.

    Response: Current rules regarding replacement of capped rental items located at Sec. 414.229(g) allow for replacement of rented items if the carrier determines that the item is lost or irreparably damaged. In the proposed rule, we inadvertently deleted this text when we proposed to revise Sec. 414.229(g), although we never intended to change this longstanding policy, which reflects our belief that suppliers should be compensated for furnishing a new rental item if the item is needed as a result of circumstances beyond the supplier's control. Therefore, as part of this final rule, we will reincorporate this policy in our regulations but will move it to Sec. 414.210(f), the general section on replacement of equipment, so that the policy applies to all rented items. To be consistent with what we proposed in the context of beneficiary-owned items, we will also specify that this policy would also apply if an item is stolen.

    However, we continue to believe that a new period of continuous use should not automatically begin whenever the beneficiary changes equipment (that is, from equipment falling under one HCPCS code to different but similar equipment described by another HCPCS code). This is consistent with longstanding policy relating to payment for DME. This policy can be found in section 30.5.4 of Chapter 20 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04). In no case can a new rental period begin for a change in equipment from one product within a HCPCS code to another product within the same HCPCS code or from one oxygen modality within a payment class to another oxygen modality within a payment class. Items falling within the same HCPCS code and paid based on the same payment rules and fee schedule amounts are considered the same item or service for Medicare purposes. Likewise, oxygen modalities falling under the same payment class and paid based on the same payment rules and fee schedule amounts are considered the same item or service for Medicare purposes. Oxygen modality changes are generally done for the convenience of the beneficiary, and not because they are medically necessary. The Medicare NCD and contractor LCDs establish medical necessity criteria for oxygen and oxygen equipment, but do not establish separate medical necessity criteria for different types or modalities of stationary or portable oxygen equipment. We also note that beneficiaries who wish to exchange

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    equipment or oxygen modalities during the rental period for reasons other than medical necessity can be required to sign an ABN. Periods of Continuous Use

    Comment: Several commenters requested that we clarify how a ``break in service'' applies to short-term or intermittent usage of home oxygen therapy. They stated that patients that fall within the Group II oxygen coverage guidelines may not be sufficiently hypoxemic to require ongoing oxygen therapy and their short-term use should not be included in the 36-month continuous rental period. They also stated that other ``breaks in service'' that should not count towards the period include skilled nursing facility stays or acute care admissions any longer than a month. The commenters noted that current rules at Sec. 414.230(c) state that an interruption in the use of the equipment of not longer than 60 consecutive days plus the days remaining in the rental month in which use ceases is temporary, regardless of the reason for the interruption. Current Medicare program instructions indicate that a new rental period begins in cases where the interruption is greater than 60 days plus the days remaining in the rental month in which use ceases if it is supported by new medical necessity documentation. The commenters believe that there is no basis for CMS to apply different break-in- service rules to oxygen.

    One commenter stated that beneficiary enrollment/disenrollment in Medicare managed care plans further complicates our proposals on switching equipment and consistent assignment during the rental period. The commenter indicated that a single beneficiary may be in traditional Medicare, enroll in one HMO, disenroll and go back on transitional Medicare, then enroll in a different HMO all in one rental period. The commenter questioned how these scenarios can possibly be addressed in a reasonable manner under the proposed rule.

    Response: The rules for defining a period of continuous use for which we make payments for DME were first adopted in an October 9, 1991 interim final rule with comment (56 FR 50821). In that rule, we stated that we believed certain language in the House Committee Report accompanying section 4062(b)(1) of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-203) (which authorized the implementation of the DME fee schedules) indicated that Congress did not intend for a period of continuous use to automatically terminate each time there was a break in service. Therefore, we stated that an interruption in the rental period of not longer than 60 days plus the days remaining in the rental month in which the use ceases would be considered a temporary suspension of the period of continuous use pending resumption of medical need. This precedent, which we finalized in a December 3, 1992 final rule (57 FR 57109), has now become longstanding Medicare policy, has worked well throughout the years and has addressed all of the situations highlighted by the commenters (e.g., short term use of DME, breaks-in-service, etc.). Therefore, we believe that these rules should continue to apply. In accordance with Sec. 414.230(c) and current program instructions found in section 30.5.4 of Chapter 20 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04), if the interruption is less than 60 consecutive days plus the days remaining in the rental month in which use ceases, contractors will not begin a new rental period. Also, when an interruption continues beyond the end of the rental month in which the use ceases, contractors will not make payment for additional rental until use of the item resumes. Contractors will establish a new date of service when use resumes. Unpaid months of interruption do not count toward the 15-month limit. These policies will apply to beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment and capped rental DME. In addition, because Medicare makes payment for a rental item on the date of delivery of the item, and payment for each subsequent rental month on the same day, or ``anniversary date'' for that month, if the break in service is short, the supplier would still be paid for that rental month.

    Comment: Several commenters were concerned about the impact and interaction of the proposed DRA policy and payment changes and the competitive bidding provisions. One commenter noted that certain DRA provisions and planned competitive bidding provisions overlap and conflict. The commenters requested that we clarify the conflicts in both final rules. The commenter stated that, for example, a rule conflict exists when a contract supplier is forced to accept an oxygen patient with only 6 months rental left in the 36-month rental period. To address this conflict, the commenter suggested that we allow the 36- month period to start over again whenever a patient switches suppliers if less than 36 months of continuous use have transpired.

    Response: We will address issues that pertain to the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program in the final rule for that program.

    Comment: Several commenters requested that we clarify which supplier's equipment transfers to the beneficiary if the beneficiary has two residences in different areas and uses a local supplier in each area. They stated that ``snow birds'' may face hurdles in maintaining access to equipment unless a new period of continuous use begins when they change suppliers. The commenters suggested that extended travel outside of the supplier's service area should not be counted toward the period of continuous use to the extent the supplier is not paid for furnishing the oxygen equipment during that period. Another commenter noted that the proposed rule does not address how suppliers that coordinate services for patients who travel after they have purchased the equipment will be reimbursed. Another commenter indicated that the proposed rule was unclear on the methodology for those who have two homes during different times of the year. The supplier in the new area will not have the full 36 months to collect reimbursement.

    Response: We expect that travel arrangements for beneficiaries with oxygen equipment would be handled by suppliers in the same manner that such instances are currently arranged for beneficiaries with capped rental items. Capped rental items have been paid under these circumstances and addressed through program instructions since 1989. The capped rental policies that apply when a beneficiary changes suppliers are listed in section 30.5.4 of chapter 20 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04) and indicate that if a beneficiary changes suppliers during or after the rental period, this does not result in new rental episode. The equipment furnished to the beneficiary at the time that transfer of title is required by the statute and this final rule is the equipment for which the beneficiary would receive title to. Beneficiary Safeguards

    Comment: One commenter stated that we should add an additional safeguard to protect beneficiaries if their initial supplier decides to discontinue service once title of the oxygen equipment transfers to the beneficiary. The commenter recommended that we add a new paragraph in Sec. 414.226(g) requiring the supplier that furnishes the oxygen equipment throughout the rental period to notify the beneficiary no later than 3 months before the end of the rental period that the supplier will no longer continue to provide services once the transfer of title takes place. The commenter believes this will give the

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    beneficiary adequate notice and time to find another comparable supplier and will not leave a gap in their service once ownership takes place. The commenter noted that current DME Quality Standards establish certain ``consumer services,'' but they do not address this issue.

    Response: We agree with this comment but believe that 2 months is a more reasonable period of time in terms of how much advance notice should be given to beneficiaries in these situations. We have revised Sec. 414.226(g) to require the supplier to notify the beneficiary no later than 2 months before the end of the rental period if the supplier will no longer continue to maintain and service the equipment, and/or deliver oxygen contents, once the transfer of title takes place. Likewise, in order to be consistent with our policies, we are revising Sec. 414.229(g) to require the supplier of a capped rental item to disclose no later than two months before title transfers whether it will continue to maintain and service the item. Because we recognize that there may be isolated cases where a supplier cannot satisfy this requirement (such as if the supplier goes out of business), we (or our carriers) will also allow for exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

    Comment: One commenter stated that we should require suppliers to re-train beneficiaries (and/or their caregivers) on the services they will need to perform on oxygen equipment at the time the suppliers transfer ownership and to verify in writing that the beneficiary/ caregiver has actually performed the tasks for which they will be responsible to ensure that they are capable of doing so. The commenter recommended that we add an additional safeguard in Sec. 414.226(g) that would require the supplier at the time of transfer to re-train the beneficiary and/or caregiver with respect to information regarding preparation of formulas, features, routine use, troubleshooting, cleaning, maintenance, safety conditions, and infection control. The commenter stated that although these requirements are currently contained in the DME Quality Standards, their supplier is only required to verify that the beneficiary received the instructions and information at the time of setup, not that he or she understood them or could perform them. The commenter believes that re-training and verification in writing by the supplier that the beneficiary and/or caregiver can actually carry out the tasks could prevent serious injuries and life-threatening situations in the future.

    Response: We do not believe that it is necessary to revise Sec. 414.226(g) as recommended. The DRA requires CMS to pay separately for any reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing of capped rental or oxygen equipment after title transfers to the beneficiary. We proposed to continue our longstanding policy of paying for reasonable and necessary repairs and non-routine maintenance and servicing that a beneficiary cannot perform. In response to comments, we have also decided to add an exception in the final rule under which, beginning 6 months after title to oxygen equipment transfers to the beneficiary, the supplier may bill for general maintenance and servicing of certain beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment once every 6 months. As for routine maintenance that may be necessary beyond what Medicare will pay for, we also note, as we did in the proposed rule, that by the time title transfers for oxygen equipment and capped rental items, beneficiaries and/or their caregivers should be very familiar with their equipment and the routine maintenance that is required to maintain it. In addition, we note that we would expect that at the time of title transfer, suppliers would provide beneficiaries with operating manuals describing their equipment and the servicing that must be done to maintain it. Beneficiaries could also access many of these manuals on manufacturer Web sites.

    Comment: One commenter was concerned that if the beneficiary safeguards are imposed at the same time as reduced reimbursement, the viability of many oxygen suppliers will be threatened, thus affecting patient access to oxygen equipment and contents.

    Response: We appreciate the comment. However, we believe that the provisions discussed in the proposed rule and in this final rule with respect to oxygen equipment, oxygen contents, and capped rental DME items are necessary to ensure that our beneficiaries receive the appropriate equipment and service both during the rental period and after they assume title to the item. In addition, the beneficiary safeguards that we are implementing with this final rule reflect what we believe to be fair business practices, are consistent with our DMEPOS Quality Standards, and should not impose undue burdens on the suppliers. We have clarified our proposals in a number of places after considering all of the comments received in order to reduce the burden on suppliers.

    Comment: One commenter recommended that in conjunction with this rule, we should impose safeguards (for instance, limits on the number of times a beneficiary can switch suppliers) that prevent beneficiaries from gaming the system.

    Response: We do not agree that having no limits on the number of times that a beneficiary can switch suppliers will encourage gaming because under this rule, changing suppliers does not result in a new period of continuous use. Although we cannot envision every conceivable gaming scenario, we believe that we have fully considered the needs of beneficiaries in adopting this rule and that the protections we are implementing will strongly discourage gaming by unscrupulous suppliers.

    Comment: One commenter agreed with our proposed beneficiary safeguards since suppliers should be furnishing items in good working order and are otherwise bound by regulations at Sec. 424.57(c)(15) to accept returns from beneficiaries of substandard items.

    Response: We appreciate the support of our proposed beneficiary safeguards. We believe that these changes in concert with the implementation of the DMEPOS quality standards will ensure that beneficiaries receive quality equipment and appropriate services throughout the rental period and after title transfer.

    Comment: We received numerous comments regarding our continuity of equipment proposal. Commenters stated that our attempt to ensure that suppliers do not substitute substandard equipment to patients just before the required transfer of title is too restrictive. Several commenters recommended that suppliers be allowed to exchange and/or change a beneficiary's equipment during the period of medical need, provided this exchange/change is documented. However, commenters were concerned that the proposed rule does not define a change in medical condition or provide enough detail to understand how and when patients will be entitled to switch oxygen modalities, or how it will be documented so that suppliers will be paid appropriately and promptly. Commenters also asked for additional clarity regarding our interpretation of ``modality'' and asked for specific circumstances when patients may be changed from one type of equipment to another. Commenters recommended that we allow suppliers to judiciously exchange or change a patient's equipment during the period of medical need provided that this exchange or change is sufficiently documented and that the supplier certifies that the new equipment is not a lesser- quality device. Commenters also recommended that we instruct our DME

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    Program Safeguard Contractor (PSC) medical directors to incorporate specific medical necessity coverage and documentation requirements in the revised Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment LCD before the proposed January 1, 2007 implementation date of this regulation. Specifically, the revised LCD should address: (a) Under what circumstances or diagnoses it is medically necessary to change from one oxygen modality or equipment type to another; (b) how suppliers will be reimbursed for changing equipment; and (c) specific documentation requirements for both the supplier and the physician to ensure that the contractors can make appropriate coverage determination.

    Commenters also raised concerns about the potential impact the continuity of equipment proposals could have on beneficiary access to new oxygen technology. They stated that there are fairly common circumstances where a supplier must exchange equipment in order to best serve the beneficiary. For example, if suppliers cannot exchange equipment, they may have to perform a complex repair in the patient's home. Suppliers should not be placed in a situation where they have to choose between not being able to provide service to the beneficiary at the time of need versus providing a higher level of equipment and taking a financial loss over the remaining rental period if they are unable to switch to the prescribed level of equipment. Commenters recommended that the proposed rule be modified to clarify that it is acceptable for a supplier to exchange equipment if (a) the exchange is for same or similar equipment; or (b) the exchange is to equipment that better matches a physician's order.

    Commenters also stated that it is unreasonable to mandate a supplier to continue to service a beneficiary if the beneficiary is non-compliant with the supplier's instruction on the safe and appropriate use of the medical equipment. They recommended that the oxygen supplier be responsible for transferring title for the total number of liquid oxygen vessels or oxygen cylinders that would be present in the patient's home at one time.

    Response: We appreciate the concerns presented by the commenters. Medicare pays for two classes of equipment, stationary and portable. For the stationary class, there are three modalities that Medicare pays the same ``modality neutral'' payment rate for: concentrator, liquid cylinders, and gaseous tanks. For the portable class, Medicare makes a modality neutral payment for all types of portable equipment. As we explained above, we are finalizing our proposal to add a new payment class for oxygen-generating portable equipment and separate classes for delivery of stationary and portable oxygen contents. As has always been the case, a physician may order a specific oxygen equipment modality based on the clinical needs of the patient; and the supplier is bound by that order. In addition, there is currently no Medicare national coverage determination (NCD) that establishes medical necessity criteria for different oxygen modalities. The carrier would still maintain the ability to determine that a change in equipment is warranted for reasons other than those described above. Instructions for the DME PSC contractors are not part of rulemaking, and will be handled under local carrier coverage policies.

    After considering all of the comments, we are finalizing a policy that would allow for four general exceptions to the rule that a supplier may not exchange equipment during the rental period. We believe that these exceptions are flexible enough to allow beneficiaries and suppliers to exchange equipment where appropriate, but limited enough to protect beneficiaries from a situation where their equipment could be replaced with less valuable equipment just prior to the date when they acquire ownership of it. In all cases, the replacement item must be equipment of equal or greater value to the equipment being replaced.

    (1) The supplier replaces an item with the same, or equivalent, make and model of equipment because the item initially furnished was lost, stolen, irreparably damaged, is being repaired, or no longer functions.

    (2) The physician orders different equipment for the beneficiary. If the need for different equipment is based on medical necessity, then the order must indicate why the equipment initially furnished is no longer medically necessary, and the supplier must retain this order in the beneficiary's medical record.

    (3) The beneficiary chooses to obtain a newer technology item or upgraded item and signs an ABN.

    (4) CMS or its carriers determine that a change in equipment is warranted.

    Comment: We received numerous comments regarding our proposal to require that a supplier that furnishes rented oxygen equipment or capped rental items to the beneficiary must continue to furnish that item throughout the whole rental period except in certain situations. These comments focused on varying scenarios where patients move or choose to switch suppliers due to dissatisfaction with their service. Commenters were concerned that patients in these situations will experience an access-to-care issue as few suppliers will accept such a patient if he/she has only a few months left on the rental schedule but would be expected to provide oxygen equipment, including the back-up and other un-reimbursed equipment. This will create inequities as a supplier might be required to provide a brand new piece of equipment to a beneficiary for 10 months of the 36 months, as an example, and this de facto diminished reimbursement could deter suppliers from offering services to Medicare beneficiaries and diminish beneficiary access to oxygen supplies. Commenters recommended that we specify that a new 36- month period begins in conjunction with this provision.

    Response: In an October 9, 1991 interim final rule with comment period (56 FR 50821), we first adopted our policy that precludes a new period of continuous use from beginning when a beneficiary changes suppliers. In adopting that policy, we looked to the House Committee Report that accompanied the enactment of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-203), which authorized implementation of the fee schedules for DME. The House report stated that a change in suppliers during an otherwise uninterrupted period should be considered continuous. Therefore, we adopted Sec. 414.230(g), which provides that if the beneficiary changes suppliers during or after the equipment rental period, that change would not result in a new rental period. Since we first adopted this policy, we believe that suppliers have been able to adequately accommodate beneficiaries who change suppliers, and we see no reason to change this policy now.

    After reviewing the comments on this issue, we have maintained our proposal requiring a supplier who furnishes rented oxygen equipment/ capped rental for the first month for which payment is made to continue to furnish that item throughout the 36/13-month period of continuous use for as long as it is medically necessary, except in the following cases:

    The item becomes subject to a competitive acquisition program;

    A beneficiary relocates on either a temporary or permanent basis to an area that is outside the normal service area of the initial supplier;

    The beneficiary chooses to obtain equipment from a different supplier; or

    Other cases in which CMS or the carrier determine that an exception is warranted.

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    We continue to believe that these policies are necessary to ensure that beneficiaries have adequate access to oxygen equipment and capped rental items because they protect beneficiaries from a situation in which an unscrupulous supplier could try to take back the equipment just before the rental period expires in order to retain title to it. We note, however, that our rules would not require a supplier to accept a beneficiary as a customer simply because a beneficiary chooses to change suppliers. In addition, we note that we are considering certain policies that would address how contract suppliers are reimbursed if they must begin furnishing items to beneficiaries midway through the rental period under a competitive bidding program, and we expect to fully address this issue in the final rule that implements the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.

    Comment: One commenter noted that our literal interpretation of the DRA would require suppliers to track equipment by serial number in order to make sure the beneficiary receives title to the equipment that the supplier furnished originally. The commenter stated that this will be very difficult for suppliers to accomplish and suggested that during the period of continuous use, suppliers be permitted to continue the current practice of simply replacing equipment in need of service or repair with equipment of the same type that is in good working order. This practice will allow suppliers to streamline their operations and serve beneficiaries more efficiently equipment that must be repaired or serviced at the supplier's facility. The commenter further stated that we can address this issue simply by requiring that the beneficiary receive title to equipment that is of comparable quality to the equipment delivered at the beginning of the period of continuous use. Another commenter stated that we should not impede service delivery by restricting replacement of equipment during the capped rental period. The commenter indicated the equipment requirement would limit the ability of the new patient to try new or different equipment/enhanced technology.

    Response: Suppliers have access to and frequently use current inventory tracking technology that allows them to easily track specific items they take from their inventory and furnish to a patient in their home. This is a normal part of the supplier's business. As explained above, suppliers of oxygen tanks and cylinders do not need to track specific tanks and cylinders belonging to beneficiaries. In addition, as explained above, this final rule allows the suppler to replace equipment during the rental period in certain situations.

    Comment: One commenter remarked that the proposed rule states that the current supplier or beneficiary is responsible for finding a new supplier if a beneficiary needs to relocate from one service area to another service area during the rental period. The commenter indicated that this should be limited to the beneficiary since it is the choice of the beneficiary to relocate and not that of the supplier.

    Response: While the proposal states that the supplier or beneficiary would need to arrange for another supplier in the new area to furnish the item, it does not mandate that the supplier, rather than the beneficiary, must make these arrangements. In cases where the supplier elects not to provide this service to the beneficiary, the beneficiary or caregiver for the beneficiary would need to make these arrangements. This proposal is consistent with current practice and is being adopted as part of this final rule. Assignment

    Comment: We received numerous comments on the Medicare assignment proposal. Some commenters requested clarification of our notice requirements about Medicare assignment to ensure it is consistent with the general rule that participating suppliers agree to accept assignment on an annual basis and can modify their status as a participating supplier as well. They also requested clarification that suppliers disclose to beneficiaries their intent to accept assignment on all claims for the duration of the rental period, and stated that the supplier should be able to clarify under what circumstances assignment would no longer be appropriate, such as if the beneficiary is no longer eligible for coverage. Some commenters noted that we do not have the authority to change Medicare assignment terms and should not require suppliers to disclose their intentions regarding assignment for the entire duration of the rental periods. Commenters indicated that current Medicare supplier standards require a supplier to inform patients of whether or not it will accept assignment for one month at a time (per claim) and that it is unreasonable for us to expect a supplier to commit to accepting assignment for the entire rental period when policies, payment levels or other things could change by the end of the first year. Some commenters requested that we not adopt our proposal to post assignment statistics for each supplier on our website, but that if we proceed with publication, we should coordinate this effort with suppliers to ensure correct information is distributed to the public. Some commenters observed that we do not indicate how often we will make web postings and how we will verify the accuracy of postings. This could result in an inaccurate picture of a supplier's assignment history since suppliers could choose not to accept assignment for a variety of reasons, which a basic percentage will not demonstrate. If we intend to post assignment information, commenters believe that we should give suppliers 30 days notice, as well as an opportunity to review information prior to posting and to correct erroneous information or identify the risks posed by erroneous information. Commenters indicated that we cannot require suppliers to enter into private contracts for the duration of the period of continuous use. Finally, commenters stated that we must clarify in the final regulation whether a supplier may accept assignment for a portion of the rental period, since allowing this type of assignment arrangement would still further the stated intent to create a reasonable rule for suppliers and ensure that beneficiaries have the information necessary to make informed choices.

    Response: Under Medicare, DME suppliers can accept assignment on a claim-by-claim basis. If a supplier accepts assignment, the supplier agrees to request direct payment from Medicare for the item, to accept 80 percent of the Medicare allowed payment amount for the item from the carrier, and to charge the beneficiary not more than the remaining 20 percent of the Medicare approved payment amount, plus any unmet deductible. If a supplier elects not to accept assignment, Medicare pays the beneficiary 80 percent of the Medicare allowed payment amount, after subtracting any unmet deductible, and there is no limit under Title XVIII of the Act on the amount the supplier can charge the beneficiary for rental of the DME item. The beneficiary, in these situations, is financially responsible for the difference between 80 percent of the Medicare allowed payment amount and the amount the supplier charges for the rental of the DME item.

    Suppliers can also sign a participation agreement where they agree voluntarily, before a calendar year, to accept assignment for all Medicare items and services furnished to a beneficiary for the following calendar year. Current supplier participation agreements are renewable annually.

    In the proposed rule, we did not propose to change the current voluntary

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    participation agreement. Nor did we propose to change acceptance of assignment on a claim-by-claim basis for suppliers who do not sign participation agreements. However, we did point out that the calendar year participation agreements do not coincide with a beneficiary's full period of medical need in cases where such need extends for more than a calendar year or where such a period overlaps calendar years. While a supplier may renew its participation agreement annually, a beneficiary would not know, before choosing a supplier, the intentions of the supplier regarding acceptance of assignment of all claims during the 13-month or 36-month rental period.

    We proposed to require suppliers to give beneficiaries advance notice of the possible extent of their financial liability during the period of medical need in which monthly rental payments are made for the equipment so that they can use this information to make an informed choice of supplier. We proposed that before furnishing the oxygen equipment or a capped rental item, the supplier must disclose to the beneficiary its intentions regarding whether it will accept assignment of all monthly rental claims for the equipment during the period of medical need, up to and including the 36th month of continuous use for oxygen equipment or the 13th rental month of continuous use for capped rental DME in which rental payments could potentially be made. We indicated that we believe it is reasonable for the supplier to disclose to each beneficiary its intentions regarding acceptance of assignment as this decision has a direct financial effect on the beneficiary.

    While we proposed to require an up-front declaration on assignment intentions, a supplier would not be bound by such declaration unless the supplier chooses to do so. For example, a supplier who routinely signs participation agreements and intends to accept assignment for all months during a beneficiary's period of medical need may choose to let such information be known to the beneficiary. Such supplier might want to use such information as a marketing advantage. A supplier's declaration could indicate that the supplier intends to accept assignment for a portion of the period of medical need. A beneficiary could use such information from such supplier and compare it with the declaration from another supplier who intends to accept assignment for the entire period of medical need and make a selection between such two suppliers.

    While we proposed that a supplier's intentions could be expressed in the form of a written agreement between the supplier and a beneficiary, we did not propose to require a binding written agreement. A supplier could select the form of the declaration. If a supplier chose to offer a written agreement, the nature of such agreement would be between the supplier and the beneficiary. We believe that the required declaration is consistent with and complements the voluntary participation agreement because they represent different things; the former is a beneficiary-specific declaration of intentions applicable to the beneficiary's period of medical need but is not binding, while the latter is a voluntary agreement that applies to claims for all beneficiaries served for a calendar year and is binding.

    Assignment applies with respect to covered-Medicare services. Thus, a supplier's declaration of assignment acceptance would only apply to covered-Medicare services.

    In the proposed rule, we indicated that in order to promote informed beneficiary choices, we plan to post information on a CMS and/ or CMS contractor Web site(s) indicating supplier specific information on oxygen equipment and capped rental items such as (1) the percentage of beneficiaries for whom each supplier accepted assignment during a prior period of time (for example, a quarter), and/or (2) the percentage of cases in which the supplier accepted assignment during the beneficiary's entire rental period. We do not agree with the commenters who asked that we not post information about assignment statistics for each supplier. We believe that such information is necessary to promote informed beneficiary choices of suppliers. It would not be possible to promote more informed beneficiary choices among suppliers if we did not publish such information. Publication of such information is consistent with the Agency's goal of promoting transparency. We expect that the supplier-specific assignment information that we post would be derived from Medicare paid claims data. We plan to give suppliers the opportunity to review information prior to posting the first time we post information. After a period of time, we believe that the assignment information for a supplier is likely to be relatively stable. Thus, rather than delaying the posting of information on an ongoing basis by providing an opportunity to review information prior to each posting, we would post the information and allow a supplier to contact us or the carrier if a supplier believes that erroneous information was posted. We have not decided how often we would post assignment statistics.

    Comment: One commenter asked for clarification on whether or not in-home clinical assessments will be part of patient care after they have received home oxygen therapy for 36 months. The commenter strongly encouraged us to allow patients to continue to receive these assessments according to physician orders. The commenter noted that this activity is sustainable only if we establish a new code and an appropriate reimbursement rate.

    Response: In-home clinical assessments are the responsibility of the physician, not the supplier and are therefore outside the scope of the DME benefit. It is the obligation of the physician to ensure that beneficiaries continue to be evaluated, as medically necessary.

    IV. Provisions of the Final Regulations

    In this final rule, we generally adopt the provisions of the August 3, 2006 proposed rule. We have, however, changed the methodology we will use to impute a wage index for rural areas. We will calculate a rural wage index by averaging the wage indexes from all CBSAs that we believe are contiguous to that rural area if that rural area lacks rural hospital wage data. In addition, we are revising the fixed-dollar loss ratio used in the calculation of the outlier payment to reflect the most recent available data.

    We are finalizing a policy regarding change of equipment during a rental period to allow for changes under four general scenarios: (1) The supplier replaces an item with the same, or equivalent, make and model of equipment because the item initially furnished was lost, stolen, irreparably damaged, is being repaired, or no longer functions; (2) the physician orders different equipment for the beneficiary. If the need for different equipment is based on medical necessity, then the order must indicate why the equipment initially furnished is no longer medically necessary and the supplier must retain this order in the beneficiary medical record; (3) the beneficiary chooses to obtain a newer technology item or upgraded item and signs an advanced beneficiary notice (ABN); or (4) CMS or the carrier determines that a change in equipment is warranted. The Medicare contractor can also determine that a change in equipment is warranted for additional reasons.

    We reincorporated a policy that we inadvertently deleted from section 414.229(g) of our current regulations in the proposed rule with regard to replacement of equipment to allow for

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    replacement of rented capped rental items in cases where the item is lost or irreparably damaged. We stated that we would be continuing that policy, applying it to all rented items, and also applying it to cases where an item has been stolen. We also stated that we would move that policy from Sec. 414.229(g) to Sec. 414.210(f) since it would now apply to all rented items.

    We have revised the policy that requires suppliers to replace beneficiary-owned equipment that they furnished that fails to function for the full period established as the reasonable useful lifetime for the equipment. The need for the replacement of the equipment will not automatically be mandated merely because the repair costs are greater than 60 percent of the cost to replace the item. Rather, the determination regarding the need for replacement will be made by the Medicare contractor on an individual case-by-case basis.

    We added a provision to require suppliers to provide information to beneficiaries at the time of title transfer for oxygen equipment on how to safely dispose of oxygen equipment that is no longer medically necessary and advise that beneficiaries must comply with all Federal, State, and local laws that apply to the disposal, transport, and resale of oxygen equipment.

    We have revised the policy for maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment so that beginning 6 months after title to oxygen equipment transfers to the beneficiary, the supplier may bill for general maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment once every 6 months. Payment for each of these general maintenance calls would be limited to 30 minutes of labor, plus the reasonable cost for any replacement parts. Under this policy, suppliers could bill for general maintenance and servicing of all oxygen equipment except liquid or gaseous oxygen equipment (stationary and portable). We are also specifying that these general maintenance and servicing payments would not begin until at least 6 months after the date that title to the equipment transfers. Finally, we will make these payments for general maintenance and servicing in addition to payment for any non-routine repairs needed for beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment. Suppliers would be able to bill for such non-routine maintenance beginning immediately after the beneficiary assumes ownership of the equipment.

    We have revised the provisions regarding transfer of title for oxygen tanks to clarify that, although Medicare payments for oxygen equipment are limited to 36 months and the statute requires transfer of ownership after 36 months, the arrangement between the supplier and beneficiary allows the supplier to replace the beneficiary-owned tanks with new or different tanks of equal or greater value when the supplier picks up empty tanks to be refilled with oxygen contents and delivers refilled tanks back to the beneficiary. We have also revised the provisions to allow for a servicing payment when suppliers pick up tanks that are no longer medically necessary. We have also made several clarifying changes to the regulation text.

    We have also added a provision that would require a supplier to disclose at least 2 months before the date that the beneficiary will assume ownership of oxygen equipment or a capped rental item whether the supplier can maintain and service the item after the title transfers and, in the case of oxygen equipment, whether the supplier can deliver oxygen contents. We or our carriers would have discretion to make exceptions to this requirement on a case-by-case basis.

    V. Collection of Information Requirements

    Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are required to provide 30-day notice in the Federal Register and solicit public comment when a collection of information requirement is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. In order to fairly evaluate whether an information collection should be approved by OMB, section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires that we solicit comment on the following issues:

    The need for the information collection and its usefulness in carrying out the proper functions of our agency.

    The accuracy of our estimate of the information collection burden.

    The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.

    Recommendations to minimize the information collection burden on the affected public, including automated collection techniques.

    We are soliciting public comment on each of these issues for the following sections of this document that contain information collection requirements:

    Section 414.2267 Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment

    This section requires the supplier to disclose to the beneficiary, prior to the furnishing of oxygen equipment, whether or not it will accept assignment of all monthly rental claims for the duration of the rental period.

    The burden associated with this requirement is the time and effort put forth by the supplier to educate the beneficiary and to disclose information regarding its intent to accept assignment. While this information collection is subject to the PRA, we believe this requirement meets the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2), and as such, the burden associated with this requirement is exempt from the PRA.

    This section requires a supplier to retain the physician's order submitted for a different type of equipment in the patient's medical record and to disclose to the beneficiary its intentions regarding whether it will accept assignment of all monthly rental claims for the duration of the rental period.

    The burden associated with this requirement is the time and effort put forth by the supplier to retain and disclose the required information. While this information collection is subject to the PRA, we believe this requirement meets the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2), and as such, the burden associated with this requirement is exempt from the PRA.

    Section 414.229 Other Durable Medical Equipment--Capped Rental Items

    This section requires a supplier to retain the physician's order submitted for a different type of equipment in the patient's medical record and to disclose to the beneficiary its intentions regarding whether it will accept assignment of all monthly rental claims for the duration of the rental period.

    The burden associated with this requirement is the time and effort put forth by the supplier to retain and disclose the required information. While this information collection is subject to the PRA, we believe this requirement meets the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2), and as such, the burden associated with this requirement is exempt from the PRA.

    If you comment on these information collection and recordkeeping requirements, please mail copies directly to the following:

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulations Development, Attn: Melissa Musotto, [CMS-1304-F], Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850; and Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC

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    20503, Attn: Carolyn Lovett, CMS Desk Officer, CMS-1304-F, carolyn_lovett@omb.eop.gov. Fax (202) 395-6974.

    VI. Regulatory Impact Analysis

  23. Overall Impact

    We have examined the impacts of this rule as required by Executive Order 12866 (September 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review), the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (September 19, 1980, Pub. L. 96-354), section 1102(b) of the Social Security Act, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), and Executive Order 13132.

    Executive Order 12866 (as amended by Executive Order 13258, which merely reassigns responsibility of duties) directs agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). A regulatory impact analysis (RIA) must be prepared for major rules with economically significant effects ($100 million or more in any 1 year). This final rule will be a major rule, as defined in Title 5, United States Code, section 804(2), because we estimate the impact to the Medicare program, and the annual effects to the overall economy, will be more than $100 million. The update set forth in this final rule will apply to Medicare payments under the HH PPS in CY 2007. Accordingly, the following analysis describes the impact in CY 2007 only. We estimate that there will be an additional $440 million in CY 2007 expenditures attributable to the CY 2007 estimated home health market basket update of 3.3 percent. We estimate that the effect of the wage index update will bring CY 2007 expenditures to $410 million.

    The RFA requires agencies to analyze options for regulatory relief of small businesses. For purposes of the RFA, small entities include small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and small government agencies. Most hospitals and most other providers and suppliers are small entities, either by nonprofit status or by having revenues of $6 million to $29 million in any 1 year. For purposes of the RFA, approximately 75 percent of HHAs are considered small businesses according to the Small Business Administration's size standards with total revenues of $11.5 million or less in any 1 year. Individuals and States are not included in the definition of a small entity. As stated above, this final rule will provide an update to all HHAs for CY 2007 as required by statute. This final rule will have a significant positive effect upon small entities that are HHAs.

    Based on our analysis of 2003 claims data, we also estimate that approximately 90 percent of registered DME suppliers are considered small businesses according to the Small Business Administration's size standards. The size standard for NAICS code, 532291, Home Health Equipment Rental is $6 million. (see http://www.sba.gov/size/sizetable2002.html , read May 9, 2005.) This final rule will reduce

    payments for oxygen equipment and capped rental items and, therefore, will have a significant negative effect upon small entities that are DME suppliers overall. However, as explained in detail below, we believe that Medicare payments will still be adequate for the items affected by this rule and that suppliers whose primary line of business involves furnishing these items will remain profitable.

    In addition, section 1102(b) of the Act requires us to prepare a regulatory impact analysis if a rule may have a significant impact on the operations of a substantial number of small rural hospitals. This analysis must conform to the provisions of section 604 of the RFA. For purposes of section 1102(b) of the Act, we define a small rural hospital as a hospital that is located outside of a Metropolitan Statistical Area and has fewer than 100 beds. We have determined that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on the operations of a substantial number of small rural hospitals.

    Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4) also requires that agencies assess anticipated costs and benefits before issuing any rule that may result in expenditures in any 1 year by State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $120 million. We believe this final rule will not mandate expenditures in that amount.

    Executive Order 13132 establishes certain requirements that an agency must meet when it promulgates a proposed rule (and subsequent final rule) that imposes substantial direct requirement costs on State and local governments, preempts State law, or otherwise has Federalism implications. We have reviewed this rule under the threshold criteria of Executive Order 13132, Federalism. We have determined that this final rule will not have substantial direct effects on the rights, roles, and responsibilities of States.

  24. Anticipated Effects

    1. Home Health PPS

    This final rule will update the HH PPS rates contained in Pub. 100- 20, One Time Notification, Transmittal 211, published February 10, 2006. We updated the rates in the CY 2006 final rule (70 FR 68132, November 9, 2005) through Transmittal 211 to take account of the DRA changes, specifically the 0 percent update and the rural add-on. The impact analysis of this final rule presents the projected effects of the change from the CY 2006 transition wage index (50/50 blend of MSA- based and CBSA-based designations) to the CY 2007 CBSA-based designations in determining the wage index used to calculate the HH PPS rates for CY 2007. We estimate the effects by estimating payments while holding all other payment variables constant. We use the best data available, but we do not attempt to predict behavioral responses to these changes, and we do not make adjustments for future changes in such variables as days or case-mix.

    This analysis incorporates the latest estimates of growth in service use and payments under the Medicare home health benefit, based on the latest available Medicare claims from 2004. We note that certain events may combine to limit the scope or accuracy of our impact analysis, because such an analysis is future-oriented and, thus, susceptible to forecasting errors due to other changes in the forecasted impact time period. Some examples of such possible events are newly-legislated general Medicare program funding changes made by the Congress, or changes specifically related to HHAs. In addition, changes to the Medicare program may continue to be made as a result of the BBA, the BBRA, the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000, the MMA, the DRA, or new statutory provisions. Although these changes may not be specific to the HH PPS, the nature of the Medicare program is such that the changes may interact, and the complexity of the interaction of these changes could make it difficult to predict accurately the full scope of the impact upon HHAs.

    Our discussion for this final rule will focus on the impact of changes in the wage index, most notably the adoption of the full CBSA designations. The impacts of the updated wage data are shown in Table 13 below. The breakdown of the various impacts displayed in the table follows.

    The rows display the estimated effect of the changes on different categories. The first row of figures represents the

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    estimated effects on all facilities. The next 2 rows show the effect on urban and rural facilities. This is followed, in the next 4 rows, by impacts on urban and rural facilities based on whether they are a hospital-based or freestanding facility. The next 20 rows show the effect on urban and rural facilities based on the census region in which they are located.

    The first column shows the breakdown of all HHAs by urban or rural status, hospital-based or freestanding status, and census division.

    The second column in the table shows the number of facilities in the impact database. A facility is considered urban if it is located in a CBSA and, conversely, rural if it is not located in a CBSA.

    The third column of the table shows the effect of the annual update to the wage index. This represents the effect of using the most recent wage data available to determine the estimated home health market basket update. The total impact of this change is -0.2 percent; however, there are distributional effects of the change.

    The fourth column of the table shows the effect of all the changes on the CY 2007 payments. The estimated market basket update of 3.3 percentage points is constant for all providers and is included in this column. Although the market basket increase for CY 2007 is 3.3 percent, fluctuations in the wage index impact the projected payments as well. The total impact of the wage index update is -0.2 percent. Therefore, including effects of the wage index, we project that total aggregate payments will increase by 3.1 percent, assuming that facilities do not change their care delivery and billing practices in response.

    As can be seen from this table, the combined effects of all of the changes, including the updated wage index and the market basket increase of 3.3 percent, will vary by specific types of providers and by location. For example, HHAs in the rural Pacific show the largest estimated increase in payment at 11.0 percent, while HHAs in the rural Mountain census division show the smallest increase in payments at 0.5 percent. Rural HHAs do somewhat better than urban HHAs, seeing an estimated increase in payments of 3.6 percent and 3.1 percent respectively. Amongst the different type of facility categories, freestanding rural HHAs do best, with an estimated increase in payments of 3.8 percent. Hospital-based urban HHAs are next with an estimated increase in payments of 3.4 percent, followed by hospital-based rural and freestanding urban HHAs following with estimated increases of 3.2 percent and 3.0 percent respectively.

    Table 13.--Projected Impact of CY 2007 Update to the HH PPS

    Updated wage Total CY 2007 Number of

    data

    change facilities (percent) (percent)

    Total...........................................................

    7,370

    -0.2

    3.1 Urban...........................................................

    5,273

    -0.2

    3.1 Rural...........................................................

    2,097

    0.3

    3.6 Hospital based urban............................................

    1,988

    0.1

    3.4 Freestanding urban..............................................

    3,285

    -0.3

    3.0 Hospital based rural............................................

    1,201

    -0.1

    3.2 Freestanding rural..............................................

    896

    0.5

    3.8

    Urban by Region

    New England.....................................................

    254

    -1.2

    2.1 Middle Atlantic.................................................

    423

    -0.2

    3.1 South Atlantic..................................................

    913

    -0.4

    2.8 East North Central..............................................

    886

    0.4

    3.7 East South Central..............................................

    222

    -0.6

    2.7 West North Central..............................................

    304

    0.1

    3.4 West South Central..............................................

    1,300

    -0.8

    2.5 Mountain........................................................

    281

    1.6

    4.9 Pacific.........................................................

    649

    0.4

    3.7 Outlying........................................................

    41

    -4.2

    1.0

    Rural by Region

    New England.....................................................

    43

    -1.1

    2.2 Middle Atlantic.................................................

    82

    0.1

    3.4 South Atlantic..................................................

    239

    -0.7

    2.6 East North Central..............................................

    284

    1.6

    5.0 East South Central..............................................

    215

    0.1

    3.4 West North Central..............................................

    488

    0.2

    3.5 West South Central..............................................

    475

    -0.4

    2.8 Mountain........................................................

    173

    -2.7

    0.5 Pacific.........................................................

    88

    7.5

    11.0 Outlying........................................................

    10

    8.9

    12.5

    The impact of the wage index for CY 2007 is shown in Addendum C to this document. Addendum C to this document shows a side-by-side comparison, by State and county code, of the CY 2006 transition wage index, which was a 50/50 blend of MSA-based and CBSA-based pre-floor, pre-reclassified hospital wage indexes, and pre-floor, pre-reclassified hospital wage index for the CY 2007 HH PPS update. In the last column of Addendum C to this document, we show the percentage change in the wage index from CY 2006 to the wage index for CY 2007. We estimate that there will be an additional $410 million in CY 2007 expenditures attributable to the CY 2007 estimated

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    market basket increase of 3.3 percent and the wage index update of -0.2 percent. Thus, the anticipated expenditures outlined in this final rule will exceed the $100 million annual threshold for a major rule as defined in 5 U.S.C. section 804(2).

    This final rule will have a positive effect on providers of Medicare home health services by increasing their Medicare payment rates. We anticipate that very few HHAs will not submit the quality data required by section 1895(b)(3)(B)(v)(II) of the Act necessary to receive the full market basket percentage increase. Submission of OASIS data is a Medicare condition of participation for HHAs. Therefore, we expect that very few HHAs would be subject to the 2 percent reduction in payments in CY 2007. As indicated in the rule, most HHAs that do not report OASIS provide pediatric, non-Medicare, or personal care only. However, CMS is aware of instances of non-compliance among a very small portion of HHAs with regard to OASIS submission.

    For the purposes of the CY 2007 impact analysis, we anticipate that less than 1 percent of HHAs, involving less than 1 percent of total Medicare HH payments, would fail to submit quality data and hence will be subject to the 2 percent reduction. This is not enough to impact the estimated $410 million in additional expenditures. Finally, we do not believe there is a differential impact due to the aggregate nature of the update. We do not anticipate specific effects on other providers. 2. Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment Provisions

    As mandated by the DRA of 2005, this final rule limits to 36 months the total number of continuous months for which Medicare will pay for oxygen equipment, after which the title to the oxygen equipment will be transferred from the supplier to the beneficiary. Since Medicare currently pays for oxygen equipment on a monthly basis for as long as it is medically necessary, this change will result in savings to Medicare. In addition, the DRA mandates that Medicare continue to make monthly payments for furnishing contents for beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment, as well as payments for reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment.

    Approximately one million beneficiaries now receive oxygen therapy. Although monthly rental payments already have been reduced by 30 percent by section 4552 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and approximately 10 percent by section 302(c)(2) of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Medicare allowed charges rose to $2.72 billion by 2005, a 68 percent increase since 1998 that reflects the growing use. Before the amendments to section 1834(a)(5) of the Act made by the DRA, Medicare continued to make rental payments for as long as medical necessity continued, even when the total payments greatly exceeded the cost of purchasing the equipment and the supplier retained title to the equipment. We believe the DRA amendments to the Act will result in a loss of revenue to suppliers that will no longer receive payments for oxygen equipment after the 36th month of continuous use.

    Based on data for items furnished in calendar year 2005, oxygen concentrators accounted for approximately 94 percent of Medicare utilization for stationary oxygen systems, in terms of both allowed charges and allowed services. Since oxygen concentrators can typically be purchased for $1,000 or less, we believe that 36 months of payment at approximately $200 per month will ensure the supplier is reimbursed for its cost for furnishing the equipment. The $200 allowed payment amount may be re-adjusted in the future to assure that payments are adequate, but not excessive. This could be accomplished though the competitive acquisition programs mandated by section 1847 of the Act or in accordance with our authority for adjusting fee schedule amounts at section 1842(b)(8) and (9) of the Act. Based on data gathered by the OIG in the course of developing their September 2006 report (OEI-09-04- 00420), approximately 22 percent of Medicare beneficiaries rented oxygen equipment for 36 months or longer and approximately 16 percent of Medicare beneficiaries rented oxygen equipment for 48 months or longer. In section IV, ``Provisions of the Final Regulation'' section of this preamble, we are allowing beneficiaries to obtain replacement oxygen equipment in cases where their equipment has been in continuous use for the reasonable useful lifetime of the equipment. Unless CMS or its carriers establish a specific reasonable useful lifetime for oxygen equipment, the default lifetime for DME of 5 years will apply. The main effect of this rule on suppliers is that they will not be able to receive payment for the equipment beyond 36 months for approximately 22 percent of Medicare patients. They will also not be able to receive payment for furnishing the same item to subsequent patients in these cases since they lose title to the equipment. In the case of oxygen concentrator systems and portable oxygen transfilling systems, delivery of oxygen contents is not necessary, and therefore, payment will not be made for the furnishing of contents for these types of beneficiary owned equipment. Under the old payment rules, payment for oxygen concentrators used for stationary equipment purposes would have continued at approximately $200 per month for the entire period of medical need. Section 5101(b) of the DRA mandates that payment for oxygen equipment end and that title to the equipment transfer after 36 months of continuous use.

    In the case of liquid and gaseous oxygen systems, suppliers will continue to be paid for furnishing oxygen contents for beneficiary- owned systems. The current statewide monthly payment amounts for oxygen and oxygen equipment that would be paid during the 36-month period of continuous use for beneficiaries who only use stationary equipment range from $194.48 to $200.41, with the weighted average statewide fee being $199.84. The current statewide monthly payment amount for furnishing oxygen contents for beneficiary owned equipment range from $137.54 to $198.12, with the weighted average statewide fee being $154.90. The average decrease in Medicare fee schedule amounts that may result from the DRA changes for liquid and gaseous systems after the 36-month period (that is, shift from monthly payments for equipment and contents to monthly payments for contents only), is expected to be $44.94 ($199.84-$154.90). Therefore, this is the level of monthly reimbursement that would be lost after the 36-month period for suppliers that furnish oxygen and oxygen equipment to beneficiaries in these situations and who continue to furnish contents to these beneficiaries. Based on current fee schedule amounts for all oxygen and oxygen equipment, this equates to an average reduction in payment (from $199.84 to $154.90) of approximately 22 percent.

    At the current monthly statewide fee schedule rates, which range from $194.48 to $200.41, suppliers of oxygen equipment are expected to be paid from $7,001.28 to $7,214.76 over 36 months. By comparison, a medical center operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Tampa, Florida, is the largest VA center in terms of number of veterans on oxygen therapy and services approximately 1,000 patients on oxygen by contracting with a locally based manufacturer to purchase the oxygen concentrators for $895 each. The medical center contracts with a local

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    supplier for $90 to deliver and set up the concentrator to the patient's home. This local supplier also provides service and maintenance of the equipment at any time throughout the year for $48 per service episode. If the equipment needs to be replaced, the local supplier will furnish another concentrator for a $90 fee. The VA total payments over 5 years for an oxygen concentrator used by a veteran in this center plus payment for 10 episodes of maintenance and servicing, assuming servicing every 6 months, will be $1,435, compared to total Medicare allowed charges of $7,164, on average, for a Medicare beneficiary. Based on this comparison, the Medicare payment amounts and methodology appear to be more than adequate.

    We do not anticipate that transfer of ownership for oxygen equipment to the beneficiary after 36 months of continuous use will be a significant financial burden to suppliers because the effect is limited to a maximum of 36 percent of a supplier's Medicare business and because suppliers of oxygen equipment primarily furnish lower cost oxygen concentrators. We also do not anticipate a significant change in the rate of assignment of claims for oxygen equipment based on our belief that suppliers will be adequately reimbursed for furnishing the oxygen equipment.

    In accordance with the statute and this final rule, suppliers will also receive payments for reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment, including a general maintenance and servicing payment for certain oxygen equipment every 6 months, beginning 6 months after the date that the beneficiary assumes ownership of the equipment.

    Finally, the new oxygen and oxygen equipment classes and national payment amounts that are established as part of this final rule, will likely result in a shift in utilization between the various oxygen equipment modalities, which could impact supplier revenues and sales volume for certain oxygen equipment manufacturers. However, since the payment amounts will be budget-neutral in accordance with section 1834(a)(9)(D)(ii) of the Act, there will not be a significant impact on overall Medicare payments to suppliers. 3. Capped Rental DME

    This final rule, which limits to 13 months the total number of continuous months for which Medicare would pay for capped rental DME, after which the ownership of the capped rental item would be transferred from the supplier to the beneficiary, will result in significant savings for the Medicare program. Savings will be realized through: (1) The gradual elimination of rental payments for the 14th and 15th months of continuous use; and (2) changing the semi-annual payment for maintenance and servicing to payment only when reasonable and necessary maintenance and servicing is needed. We anticipate that suppliers may lose money due to the loss of 1 to 2 months rental in cases where beneficiaries need the item for more than 13 months and would not have otherwise selected the purchase option currently described in Sec. 414.229(d). The average of the 2006 fee schedule amounts for all capped rental items for months 14 and 15 is approximately $152. We do not believe suppliers will suffer financially as a result of this provision based on data which show that in 2004, 97 percent of suppliers accepted assignment for beneficiaries who chose the purchase option (Sec. 414.229(d)) in the 10th month of a capped rental period. This is an indication that suppliers were willing to accept the Medicare payment as payment in full for the capped rental item, even though they had been informed that the beneficiary will take over ownership of the item after the 13th month of continuous use. Therefore, we do not anticipate that transfer of ownership for capped rental equipment to the beneficiary after 13 months of continuous use will be a significant financial burden to suppliers.

    For items for which the first rental payment falls on or after January 1, 2006, Medicare will only pay for maintenance and servicing as necessary. In a June 2002 report (OEI-03-00-00410), the Office of Inspector General (OIG) indicated that only 9 percent of the capped rental equipment with a June 2000 service date actually received any servicing between June and December 2000. Out of the $7.3 million Medicare paid for maintenance services from June 2000, OIG estimated that $6.5 million was paid for equipment that received no actual servicing. The OIG recommended to CMS in 2002 that we eliminate the semi-annual maintenance payment currently allowed for capped rental equipment and pay only for repairs when needed.

    The combination of these two factors provides strong evidence that the Medicare rules for paying for maintenance and servicing of capped rental equipment furnished before January 1, 2006, were not cost- effective.

    Impact on Beneficiaries

    The DRA provisions and this final rule will result in savings for Medicare beneficiaries using oxygen equipment and capped rental items. For capped rental items, Medicare payments will be made for 13 continuous months and for oxygen equipment, payments will be made for 36 continuous months. After the rental period for each category of equipment expires, ownership of the equipment will transfer from the suppliers to the beneficiaries. Beneficiaries will continue to be financially responsible for a 20 percent coinsurance payment during the 13- or 36-month rental periods for capped rental items and oxygen equipment, respectively. However, even though beneficiaries will still be required to make a 20 percent coinsurance payment in connection with each maintenance and servicing call, beneficiaries will no longer have to make a monthly 20 percent coinsurance payment for oxygen equipment after they own it, or a 20 percent coinsurance payment every 6 months for maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned capped rental items, even if maintenance and servicing is not needed. This will result in significant savings to beneficiaries.

    For example, before the DRA, Medicare and the beneficiary made continuous payments for the rental of oxygen equipment that totaled about $200 per month. Of this amount, the beneficiary paid coinsurance of $40 which will equal $480 for a single year's rental, $1,440 over 36 months, and $2,400 over 5 years. After the DRA, beneficiaries will only pay a coinsurance amount for up to 36 months for the rental of oxygen equipment, after which time they will own the equipment. Thus, the DRA oxygen provisions result in savings of approximately $480 if beneficiaries use the equipment for 4 years, and $960 if they use the equipment for 5 years. As a result of the provision of this final rule that allows for a general maintenance and servicing call every 6 months, beneficiaries could pay approximately $6 in coinsurance payments for assigned claims, and more for unassigned claims for supplier labor associated with these services. However, the beneficiary can elect not to have these services performed if they feel that their equipment is not in need of servicing.

    For capped rental items, beneficiaries will save coinsurance by not being responsible for any equipment payment after the 13th rental month or the automatic semi-annual maintenance and servicing payment that was approximately equal to 10 percent of the

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    purchase price for the equipment. Before the DRA, Medicare and the beneficiary would pay up to 15 months for capped rental items, and Medicare and the beneficiary would also pay for maintenance and servicing every 6 months. Thus, beneficiaries will save coinsurance payments related to both the equipment itself and the maintenance and servicing of that equipment.

    This final rule will assure beneficiaries that unless certain prescribed exceptions apply, suppliers that furnish the equipment for the first month will continue to furnish the equipment for the entire 36-month period of continuous use for oxygen equipment or the 13-month period of continuous use for capped rental.

    Beneficiaries will also be assured that their oxygen and capped rental equipment would not be impermissibly swapped by the supplier at any time during the rental period. Under the final rule, we require that a supplier may not provide different rented equipment to the beneficiary at any time during the 36 rental months for oxygen equipment or the 13 rental months for capped rental DME unless one of the following three exceptions apply: (1) The supplier replaces an item with the same, or equivalent, make and model of equipment because the item initially furnished was lost, stolen, irreparably damaged, is being repaired, or no longer functions; (2) The physician orders a different equipment for the beneficiary. If the need for different equipment is based on medical necessity, the order must indicate why the equipment initially furnished is no longer appropriate or medically necessary, and the supplier must retain this order in the beneficiary's medical record; (3) The beneficiary chooses to obtain a newer technology item or upgraded item and signs an ABN; or (4) CMS or the carrier determines that a change in equipment is warranted.

    We are requiring that suppliers inform beneficiaries whether they intend to accept or not accept assignment on all monthly rental claims during the 13-month rental period for capped rental items or the 36- month rental period for oxygen equipment in an upfront manner.

    This final rule will also assure beneficiaries that following the transfer of title, the supplier must replace an item at no cost to the beneficiary in cases where the carrier determines that the item furnished by the supplier will not last for the entire reasonable useful lifetime established for the equipment. In making this determination, the carrier may consider whether the accumulated costs of repair exceed 60 percent of the cost to replace the item.

  25. Accounting Statement

    As required by OMB Circular A-4 (available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a004/a-4.pdf ), in Table 14 below, we

    have prepared an accounting statement showing the classification of the expenditures associated with the provisions of this final rule. This table provides our best estimate of the increase in Medicare payments under the HH PPS as a result of the changes presented in this final rule based on the data for 7,370 HHAs in our database. All expenditures are classified as transfers to Medicare providers (that is, HHAs).

    Table 14.--Accounting Statement: Classification of Estimated Expenditures, From CY 2006 to CY 2007 [In millions]

    Category

    Transfers

    Annualized Monetized Transfers............ $410 From Whom to Whom?........................ Federal Government to HHAs.

    In Table 15 below, we have prepared an accounting statement showing the classification of the expenditures associated with the DME provisions of this final rule. This table provides our best estimate of the decrease in Medicare payments under the DME benefit as a result of the changes presented in this final rule based on the 2004 allowed charge data for oxygen and capped rental DME in our database. All expenditures are classified as transfers to the Medicare program and its beneficiaries.

    Table 15.--Accounting Statement: Classification of Estimated Expenditures [In millions]

    Category

    Transfers

    Monetized Transfers in FY 2007............ $80 Monetized Transfers in FY 2008............ $130 Monetized Transfers in FY 2009............ $170 Monetized Transfers in FY 2010............ $220 Monetized Transfers in FY 2011............ $280 From Whom to Whom?........................ Suppliers to Federal Government and beneficiaries.

    In accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 12866, this regulation was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.

    List of Subjects

    42 CFR Part 414

    Administrative practice and procedure, Health facilities, Health professions, Kidney diseases, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    42 CFR Part 484

    Health facilities, Health professions, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    0 For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services amends 42 CFR chapter IV as set forth below:

    PART 414--PAYMENT FOR PART B MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH SERVICES

    Subpart D--Payment for Durable Medical Equipment and Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices

    0 1. The authority citation for part 414 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 1102, 1871, and 1881(b)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302, 1395(hh), and 1395rr(b)(1)).

    0 2. Amend Sec. 414.210 as follows: 0 A. Revise paragraph (e). 0 B. Revise the introductory text to paragraph (f). 0 C. Revise paragraph (f)(2). 0 D. Add new paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4).

    The revisions read as follows:

    Sec. 414.210 General payment rules.

    * * * * *

    (e) Maintenance and servicing--(1) General rule. Except as provided in paragraph (e)(2) of this section, the carrier pays the reasonable and necessary charges for maintenance and servicing of beneficiary- owned equipment. Reasonable and necessary charges are those made for parts and labor not otherwise covered under a manufacturer's or supplier's warranty. Payment is made for replacement parts in a lump sum based on the carrier's consideration of the item. The carrier establishes a reasonable fee for labor associated with repairing, maintaining, and servicing the item. Payment is not made for maintenance and servicing of a rented item other than the maintenance and servicing fee for other durable medical equipment as described in Sec. 414.229(e).

    (2) Additional maintenance and servicing payment for certain

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    beneficiary-owned oxygen equipment. In addition to the maintenance and servicing payments described in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, the carrier makes a maintenance and servicing payment for oxygen equipment other than liquid and gaseous equipment (stationary and portable) as follows:

    (i) For the first 6-month period following the date on which title to the equipment transfers to the beneficiary in accordance with Sec. 414.226(f), no payments are to be made.

    (ii) During each succeeding 6-month period, payment may be made for 30 minutes of labor for general maintenance and servicing of the equipment.

    (3) Additional payment for picking up oxygen tanks and cylinders. The carrier pays the reasonable and necessary charges for a supplier to pick up and store or dispose of beneficiary-owned oxygen tanks and cylinders that are no longer medically necessary.

    (4) Exception to Maintenance and Servicing Payments. For items purchased on or after June 1, 1989, no payment is made under the provisions of paragraph (e)(1) of this section for the maintenance and servicing of:

    (i) Items requiring frequent and substantial servicing, as defined in Sec. 414.222(a);

    (ii) Capped rental items, as defined in Sec. 414.229(a), that are not beneficiary-owned in accordance with Sec. 414.229(d), Sec. 414.229(f)(2), or Sec. 414.229(h); and

    (iii) Oxygen equipment, as described in Sec. 414.226, that is not beneficiary-owned in accordance with Sec. 414.226(f).

    (5) Supplier replacement of beneficiary-owned equipment based on accumulated repair costs. A supplier that transfers title to oxygen equipment or a capped rental item to a beneficiary in accordance with Sec. 414.226(f) or Sec. 414.229(f)(2) is responsible for furnishing replacement equipment at no cost to the beneficiary or to the Medicare program if the carrier determines that the item furnished by the supplier will not last for the entire reasonable useful lifetime established for the equipment in accordance with Sec. 414.210(f)(1). In making this determination, the carrier may consider whether the accumulated costs of repair exceed 60 percent of the cost to replace the item.

    (f) Payment for replacement of equipment. If an item of DME or a prosthetic or orthotic device paid for under this subpart has been in continuous use by the patient for the equipment's reasonable useful lifetime or if the carrier determines that the item is lost, stolen, or irreparably damaged, the patient may elect to obtain a new piece of equipment. * * * * *

    (2) If the beneficiary elects to obtain replacement oxygen equipment, payment is made in accordance with Sec. 414.226(a).

    (3) If the beneficiary elects to obtain a replacement capped rental item, payment is made in accordance with Sec. 414.229(a)(2) or (a)(3).

    (4) For all other beneficiary-owned items, if the beneficiary elects to obtain replacement equipment, payment is made on a purchase basis.

    0 3. Amend Sec. 414.226 by-- 0 A. Revising paragraph (a) and the heading of paragraph (b). 0 B. Revising paragraph (b)(3). 0 C. Adding paragraphs (b)(4) and (b)(5). 0 D. Redesignating paragraph (d) as paragraph (e). 0 E. Redesignating paragraph (c) as paragraph (d). 0 F. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (d). 0 G. Adding a new paragraph (c). 0 H. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (e)(1) introductory text. 0 I. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (e)(1)(i). 0 J. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (e)(2)(i). 0 K. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (e)(2)(ii). 0 L. Adding new paragraphs (f) and (g).

    The revisions and additions read as follows:

    Sec. 414.226 Oxygen and oxygen equipment.

    (a) Payment rules--(1) Oxygen equipment. Payment for rental of oxygen equipment is made based on a monthly fee schedule amount during the period of medical need, but for no longer than a period of continuous use of 36 months. A period of continuous use is determined under the provisions in Sec. 414.230.

    (2) Oxygen contents. Payment for purchase of oxygen contents is made based on a monthly fee schedule amount until medical necessity ends.

    (b) Monthly fee schedule amount for items furnished prior to 2007. * * * * *

    (3) For 1991 through 2006, the fee schedule amounts for items described in paragraphs (b)(1)(iii) and (iv) of this section are determined using the methodology contained in Sec. 414.220(d), (e), and (f).

    (4) For 1991 through 2006, the fee schedule amounts for items described in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section are determined using the methodology contained in Sec. 414.220(d), (e), and (f).

    (5) For 2005 and 2006, the fee schedule amounts determined under paragraph (b)(4) of this section are reduced using the methodology described in section 1834(a)(21)(A) of the Act.

    (c) Monthly fee schedule amount for items furnished for years after 2006. (1) For 2007, national limited monthly payment rates are calculated and paid as the monthly fee schedule amounts for the following classes of items:

    (i) Stationary oxygen equipment (including stationary concentrators) and oxygen contents (stationary and portable).

    (ii) Portable equipment only (gaseous or liquid tanks).

    (iii) Oxygen generating portable equipment only.

    (iv) Stationary oxygen contents only.

    (v) Portable oxygen contents only.

    (2) The national limited monthly payment rate for items described in paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section is equal to the weighted average fee schedule amount established under paragraph (b)(5) of this section reduced by $1.44.

    (3) The national limited monthly payment rate for items described in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of this section is equal to the weighted average of the fee schedule amounts established under paragraph (b)(5) of this section.

    (4) The national limited monthly payment rate for items described in paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this section is equal to the national limited monthly payment rate established under paragraph (c)(5) of this section, multiplied by 24, and divided by 36.

    (5) The national limited monthly payment rate for items described in paragraphs (c)(1)(iv) and (c)(1)(v) of this section is equal to 50 percent of the weighted average fee schedule amounts established under paragraph (b)(3) of this section for items described in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section.

    (6) Beginning in 2008, CMS makes an annual adjustment to the national limited monthly payment rates for each class of items described in paragraph (c)(1) of this section to ensure that such payment rates do not result in expenditures for any year that are more or less than the expenditures that would have been made if such classes had not been established.

    (d) Application of monthly fee schedule amounts. (1) The fee schedule amount for items described in paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section is paid when the beneficiary rents stationary oxygen equipment.

    (2) Subject to the limitation set forth in paragraph (e)(2) of this section, the fee schedule amount for items described

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    in paragraphs (c)(1)(ii) and (c)(1)(iii) of this section is paid when the beneficiary rents portable oxygen equipment.

    (3) The fee schedule amount for items described in paragraph (c)(1)(iv) of this section is paid when the beneficiary owns stationary oxygen equipment that requires delivery of gaseous or liquid oxygen contents.

    (4) The fee schedule amount for items described in paragraph (c)(1)(v) of this section is paid when the beneficiary owns portable oxygen equipment described in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of this section, or rents portable oxygen equipment described in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of this section and does not rent stationary oxygen equipment.

    (e) Volume adjustments. (1) The fee schedule amount for an item described in paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section is adjusted as follows:

    (i) If the attending physician prescribes an oxygen flow rate exceeding four liters per minute, the fee schedule amount is increased by 50 percent, subject to the limit in paragraph (e)(2) of this section. * * * * *

    (2) * * *

    (i) The sum of the monthly fee schedule amount for the items described in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) or (c)(1)(iii) of this section; or

    (ii) The adjusted fee schedule amount described in paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this section. * * * * *

    (f) Ownership of equipment. On the first day that begins after the 36th continuous month in which payment is made for oxygen equipment under paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the supplier must transfer title to the oxygen equipment to the beneficiary. At the time of title transfer, the supplier must provide information to the beneficiary on how to safely dispose of oxygen equipment that is no longer medically necessary and advise that the beneficiary must comply with all Federal, State, and local laws that apply to the disposal, transport, and resale of oxygen equipment.

    (g) Additional supplier requirements for rentals that begin on or after January 1, 2007. (1) The supplier that furnishes oxygen equipment for the first month during which payment is made under this section must continue to furnish the equipment until medical necessity ends, or the 36-month period of continuous use ends, whichever is earlier, unless--

    (i) The item becomes subject to a competitive acquisition program implemented in accordance with section 1847(a) of the Act;

    (ii) The beneficiary relocates to an area that is outside the normal service area of the supplier that initially furnished the equipment;

    (iii) The beneficiary elects to obtain oxygen equipment from a different supplier prior to the expiration of the 36-month rental period; or

    (iv) CMS or the carrier determines that an exception should apply in an individual case based on the circumstances.

    (2) Oxygen equipment furnished under this section may not be replaced by the supplier prior to the expiration of the 36-month rental period unless:

    (i) The supplier replaces an item with the same, or equivalent, make and model of equipment because the item initially furnished was lost, stolen, irreparably damaged, is being repaired, or no longer functions;

    (ii) A physician orders different equipment for the beneficiary. If the order is based on medical necessity, then the order must indicate why the equipment initially furnished is no longer medically necessary and the supplier must retain this order in the beneficiary's medical record;

    (iii) The beneficiary chooses to obtain a newer technology item or upgraded item and signs an advanced beneficiary notice (ABN); or

    (iv) CMS or the carrier determines that a change in equipment is warranted.

    (3) Before furnishing oxygen equipment, the supplier must disclose to the beneficiary its intentions regarding whether it will accept assignment of all monthly rental claims for the duration of the rental period. A supplier's intentions could be expressed in the form of a written agreement between the supplier and the beneficiary.

    (4) No later than two months before the date on which the supplier must transfer title to oxygen equipment to the beneficiary, the supplier must disclose to the beneficiary--

    (i) Whether it can maintain and service the equipment after the beneficiary acquires title to it; and

    (ii) Whether it can continue to deliver oxygen contents to the beneficiary after the beneficiary acquires title to the equipment.

    0 4. Amend Sec. 414.229 by-- 0 A. Revising paragraphs (a), (f) and (g). 0 B. Adding paragraph (h).

    The revisions and additions read as follows:

    Sec. 414.229 Other durable medical equipment-capped rental items.

    (a) General payment rule. Payment is made for other durable medical equipment that is not subject to the payment provisions set forth in Sec. 414.220 through Sec. 414.228 as follows:

    (1) For items furnished prior to January 1, 2006, payment is made on a rental or purchase option basis in accordance with the rules set forth in paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section.

    (2) For items other than power-driven wheelchairs furnished on or after January 1, 2006, payment is made in accordance with the rules set forth in paragraph (f) of this section.

    (3) For power-driven wheelchairs furnished on or after January 1, 2006, payment is made in accordance with the rules set forth in paragraphs (f) or (h) of this section. * * * * *

    (f) Rules for capped rental items furnished beginning on or after January 1, 2006. (1) For items furnished on or after January 1, 2006, payment is made based on a monthly rental fee schedule amount during the period of medical need, but for no longer than a period of continuous use of 13 months. A period of continuous use is determined under the provisions in Sec. 414.230.

    (2) The supplier must transfer title to the item to the beneficiary on the first day that begins after the 13th continuous month in which payments are made under paragraph (f)(1) of this section.

    (3) Payment for maintenance and servicing of beneficiary-owned equipment is made in accordance with Sec. 414.210(e).

    (g) Additional supplier requirements for capped rental items that are furnished beginning on or after January 1, 2007. (1) The supplier that furnishes an item for the first month during which payment is made using the methodology described in paragraph (f)(1) of this section must continue to furnish the equipment until medical necessity ends, or the 13-month period of continuous use ends, whichever is earlier, unless--

    (i) The item becomes subject to a competitive acquisition program implemented in accordance with section 1847(a) of the Act;

    (ii) The beneficiary relocates to an area that is outside the normal service area of the supplier that initially furnished the equipment;

    (iii) The beneficiary elects to obtain the equipment from a different supplier prior to the expiration of the 13-month rental period; or

    (iv) CMS or the carrier determines that an exception should apply in an individual case based on the circumstances.

    (2) A capped rental item furnished under this section may not be replaced by the supplier prior to the expiration of the 13-month rental period unless:

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    (i) The supplier replaces an item with the same, or equivalent, make and model of equipment because the item initially furnished was lost, stolen, irreparably damaged, is being repaired, or no longer functions;

    (ii) A physician orders different equipment for the beneficiary. If the need for different equipment is based on medical necessity, then the order must indicate why the equipment initially furnished is no longer medically necessary and the supplier must retain this order in the beneficiary's medical record;

    (iii) The beneficiary chooses to obtain a newer technology item or upgraded item and signs an advanced beneficiary notice (ABN); or

    (iv) CMS or the carrier determines that a change in equipment is warranted.

    (3) Before furnishing a capped rental item, the supplier must disclose to the beneficiary its intentions regarding whether it will accept assignment of all monthly rental claims for the duration of the rental period. A supplier's intentions could be expressed in the form of a written agreement between the supplier and the beneficiary.

    (4) No later than two months before the date on which the supplier must transfer title to a capped rental item to the beneficiary, the supplier must disclose to the beneficiary whether it can maintain and service the item after the beneficiary acquires title to it. CMS or its carriers may make exceptions to this requirement on a case-by-case basis.

    (h) Purchase of power-driven wheelchairs furnished on or after January 1, 2006. Suppliers must offer beneficiaries the option to purchase power-driven wheelchairs at the time the equipment is initially furnished. Payment is made on a lump-sum purchase basis if the beneficiary chooses this option.

    0 5. Amend Sec. 414.230 by-- 0 A. Revising paragraph (b). 0 B. Revising paragraph (f).

    The revisions read as follows:

    Sec. 414.230 Determining a period of continuous use.

    * * * * *

    (b) Continuous use. (1) A period of continuous use begins with the first month of medical need and lasts until a beneficiary's medical need for a particular item of durable medical equipment ends.

    (2) In the case of a beneficiary receiving oxygen equipment on December 31, 2005, the period of continuous use for the equipment begins on January 1, 2006. * * * * *

    (f) New equipment. (1) If a beneficiary changes equipment or requires additional equipment based on a physician's prescription, and the new or additional equipment is found to be necessary, a new period of continuous use begins for the new or additional equipment. A new period of continuous use does not begin for base equipment that is modified by an addition.

    (2) A new period of continuous use does not begin when a beneficiary changes from one stationary oxygen equipment modality to another or from one portable oxygen equipment modality to another. * * * * *

    PART 484--HOME HEALTH SERVICES

    0 6. The authority citation for part 484 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395(hh)) unless otherwise indicated.

    0 7. Amend Sec. 484.225 as follows: 0 A. Revise paragraph (f). 0 B. Redesignate paragraph (g) as paragraph (h). 0 C. Add new paragraph (g). 0 D. Revise newly redesignated paragraph (h). 0 E. Add new paragraph (i).

    The revisions and additions read as follows:

    Sec. 484.225 Annual update of the unadjusted national prospective 60- day episode payment rate.

    * * * * *

    (f) For calendar year 2005, the unadjusted national prospective 60- day episode payment rate is equal to the rate from the previous calendar year, increased by the applicable home health market basket minus 0.8 percentage points.

    (g) For calendar year 2006, the unadjusted national prospective 60- day episode payment rate is equal to the rate from calendar year 2005.

    (h) For 2007 and subsequent calendar years, in the case of a home health agency that submits home health quality data, as specified by the Secretary, the unadjusted national prospective 60-day episode rate is equal to the rate for the previous calendar year increased by the applicable home health market basket index amount.

    (i) For 2007 and subsequent calendar years, in the case of a home health agency that does not submit home health quality data, as specified by the Secretary, the unadjusted national prospective 60-day episode rate is equal to the rate for the previous calendar year increased by the applicable home health market basket index amount minus 2 percentage points. Any reduction of the percentage change will apply only to the calendar year involved and will not be taken into account in computing the prospective payment amount for a subsequent calendar year.

    (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.773, Medicare--Hospital Insurance; and Program No. 93.774, Medicare-- Supplementary Medical Insurance Program)

    Dated: October 20, 2006. Leslie V. Norwalk, Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

    Approved: October 31, 2006. Michael O. Leavitt, Secretary.

    Note: The following addenda will not be published in the Code of Federal Regulations.

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    Addendum A.--CY 2007 Wage Index for Rural Areas by CBSA; Applicable Pre- Floor and Pre-Reclassified Hospital Wage Index

    Wage CBSA code

    Nonurban area

    index

    01.......................... Alabama......................... 0.7591 02.......................... Alaska.......................... 1.0661 03.......................... Arizona......................... 0.8908 04.......................... Arkansas........................ 0.7307 05.......................... California...................... 1.1454 06.......................... Colorado........................ 0.9325 07.......................... Connecticut..................... 1.1709 08.......................... Delaware........................ 0.9705 10.......................... Florida......................... 0.8594 11.......................... Georgia......................... 0.7593 12.......................... Hawaii.......................... 1.0448 13.......................... Idaho........................... 0.8120 14.......................... Illinois........................ 0.8320 15.......................... Indiana......................... 0.8538 16.......................... Iowa............................ 0.8681 17.......................... Kansas.......................... 0.7998 18.......................... Kentucky........................ 0.7768 19.......................... Louisiana....................... 0.7438 20.......................... Maine........................... 0.8443 21.......................... Maryland........................ 0.8926 22.......................... Massachusetts \1\............... 1.1661 23.......................... Michigan........................ 0.9062 24.......................... Minnesota....................... 0.9153 25.......................... Mississippi..................... 0.7738 26.......................... Missouri........................ 0.7927 27.......................... Montana......................... 0.8590 28.......................... Nebraska........................ 0.8677 29.......................... Nevada.......................... 0.8944 30.......................... New Hampshire................... 1.0853 31.......................... New Jersey \2\.................. ........ 32.......................... New Mexico...................... 0.8332 33.......................... New York........................ 0.8232 34.......................... North Carolina.................. 0.8588 35.......................... North Dakota.................... 0.7215 36.......................... Ohio............................ 0.8658 37.......................... Oklahoma........................ 0.7629 38.......................... Oregon.......................... 0.9753 39.......................... Pennsylvania.................... 0.8320 40.......................... Puerto Rico \3\................. 0.4047 41.......................... Rhode Island \2\................ ........ 42.......................... South Carolina.................. 0.8566 43.......................... South Dakota.................... 0.8480 44.......................... Tennessee....................... 0.7827 45.......................... Texas........................... 0.7965 46.......................... Utah............................ 0.8140 47.......................... Vermont......................... 0.9744 48.......................... Virgin Islands.................. 0.8467 49.......................... Virginia........................ 0.7940 50.......................... Washington...................... 1.0263 51.......................... West Virginia................... 0.7607 52.......................... Wisconsin....................... 0.9553 53.......................... Wyoming......................... 0.9295 65.......................... Guam............................ 0.9611

    \1\ There are no short-term, acute care hospitals located in rural areas in Massachusetts from which to calculate a wage index for CY07. Therefore, the rural wage index for Massachusetts will be imputed using the methodology discussed in Section III of this rule. \2\ All counties within the State are classified as urban. \3\ There are no short-term, acute care hospitals located in rural areas in Puerto Rico from which to calculate a wage index for CY07. Therefore, we will continue to use the wage index from CY05 which was the last year in which we had ``rural'' hospital data.

    Addendum B.--CY 2007 Wage Index for Urban Areas by CBSA; Applicable Pre- Floor and Pre-Reclassified Hospital Wage Index

    Urban area (constituent

    Wage CBSA code

    counties)

    index

    10180....................... Abilene, TX.................... 0.8000 Callahan County, TX Jones County, TX Taylor County, TX 10380....................... Aguadilla-Isabela-San

    0.3915 Sebastian, PR. Aguada Municipio, PR Aguadilla Municipio, PR Anasco Municipio, PR Isabela Municipio, PR Lares Municipio, PR Moca Municipio, PR Rincon Municipio, PR San Sebastian Municipio, PR 10420....................... Akron, OH...................... 0.8654 Portage County, OH Summit County, OH 10500....................... Albany, GA..................... 0.8991 Baker County, GA Dougherty County, GA Lee County, GA Terrell County, GA Worth County, GA 10580....................... Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY.... 0.8720 Albany County, NY Rensselaer County, NY Saratoga County, NY Schenectady County, NY Schoharie County, NY 10740....................... Albuquerque, NM................ 0.9458 Bernalillo County, NM Sandoval County, NM Torrance County, NM Valencia County, NM 10780....................... Alexandria, LA................. 0.8006 Grant Parish, LA Rapides Parish, LA 10900....................... Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA- 0.9947 NJ.

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    Warren County, NJ Carbon County, PA Lehigh County, PA Northampton County, PA 11020....................... Altoona, PA.................... 0.8812 Blair County, PA 11100....................... Amarillo, TX................... 0.9169 Armstrong County, TX Carson County, TX Potter County, TX Randall County, TX 11180....................... Ames, IA....................... 0.9760 Story County, IA 111260...................... Anchorage, AK.................. 1.2023 Anchorage Municipality, AK Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK 11300....................... Anderson, IN................... 0.8681 Madison County, IN 11340....................... Anderson, SC................... 0.9017 Anderson County, SC 11460....................... Ann Arbor, MI.................. 1.0826 Washtenaw County, MI 11500....................... Anniston-Oxford, AL............ 0.7770 Calhoun County, AL 11540....................... Appleton, WI................... 0.9455 Calumet County, WI Outagamie County, WI 11700....................... Asheville, NC.................. 0.9216 Buncombe County, NC Haywood County, NC Henderson County, NC Madison County, NC 2020........................ Athens-Clarke County, GA....... 0.9856 Clarke County, GA Madison County, GA Oconee County, GA Oglethorpe County, GA 12060....................... Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 0.9762 GA. Barrow County, GA Bartow County, GA Butts County, GA Carroll County, GA Cherokee County, GA Clayton County, GA Cobb County, GA Coweta County, GA Dawson County, GA DeKalb County, GA Douglas County, GA Fayette County, GA Forsyth County, GA Fulton County, GA Gwinnett County, GA Haralson County, GA Heard County, GA Henry County, GA Jasper County, GA Lamar County, GA Meriwether County, GA Newton County, GA Paulding County, GA Pickens County, GA Pike County, GA Rockdale County, GA Spalding County, GA Walton County, GA 12100....................... Atlantic City, NJ.............. 1.1831 Atlantic County, NJ 2220........................ Auburn-Opelika, AL............. 0.8096 Lee County, AL

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    12260....................... Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. 0.9667 Burke County, GA Columbia County, GA McDuffie County, GA Richmond County, GA Aiken County, SC Edgefield County, SC 12420....................... Austin-Round Rock, TX.......... 0.9344 Bastrop County, TX Caldwell County, TX Hays County, TX Travis County, TX Williamson County, TX 12540....................... Bakersfield, CA................ 1.0725 Kern County, CA 12580....................... Baltimore-Towson, MD........... 1.0088 Anne Arundel County, MD Baltimore County, MD Carroll County, MD Harford County, MD Howard County, MD Queen Anne's County, MD Baltimore City, MD 12620....................... Bangor, ME..................... 0.9711 Penobscot County, ME 12700....................... Barnstable Town, MA............ 1.2539 Barnstable County, MA 12940....................... Baton Rouge, LA................ 0.8084 Ascension Parish, LA East Baton Rouge Parish, LA East Feliciana Parish, LA Iberville Parish, LA Livingston Parish, LA Pointe Coupee Parish, LA St. Helena Parish, LA West Baton Rouge Parish, LA West Feliciana Parish, LA 12980....................... Battle Creek, MI............... 0.9762 Calhoun County, MI 13020....................... Bay City, MI................... 0.9251 Bay County, MI 13140....................... Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX....... 0.8595 Hardin County, TX Jefferson County, TX Orange County, TX 13380....................... Bellingham, WA................. 1.1104 Whatcom County, WA 13460....................... Bend, OR....................... 1.0743 Deschutes County, OR 13644....................... Bethesda-Frederick-

    1.0903 Gaithersburg, MD. Frederick County, MD Montgomery County, MD 13740....................... Billings, MT................... 0.8712 Carbon County, MT Yellowstone County, MT 13780....................... Binghamton, NY................. 0.8786 Broome County, NY Tioga County, NY 13820....................... Birmingham-Hoover, AL.......... 0.8894 Bibb County, AL Blount County, AL Chilton County, AL Jefferson County, AL St. Clair County, AL Shelby County, AL Walker County, AL 13900....................... Bismarck, ND................... 0.7240 Burleigh County, ND Morton County, ND 13980....................... Blacksburg-Christiansburg-

    0.8213 Radford, VA.

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    Giles County, VA Montgomery County, VA Pulaski County, VA Radford City, VA 14020....................... Bloomington, IN................ 0.8533 Greene County, IN Monroe County, IN Owen County, IN 14060....................... Bloomington-Normal, IL......... 0.8944 McLean County, IL 14260....................... Boise City-Nampa, ID........... 0.9401 Ada County, ID Boise County, ID Canyon County, ID Gem County, ID Owyhee County, ID 14484....................... Boston-Quincy, MA.............. 1.1679 Norfolk County, MA Plymouth County, MA Suffolk County, MA 14500....................... Boulder, CO.................... 1.0350 Boulder County, CO 14540....................... Bowling Green, KY.............. 0.8148 Edmonson County, KY Warren County, KY 14740....................... Bremerton-Silverdale, WA....... 1.0913 Kitsap County, WA 14860....................... Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT 1.2659 Fairfield County, CT 15180....................... Brownsville-Harlingen, TX...... 0.9430 Cameron County, TX 15260....................... Brunswick, GA.................. 1.0164 Brantley County, GA Glynn County, GA McIntosh County, GA 15380....................... Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY...... 0.9424 Erie County, NY Niagara County, NY 15500....................... Burlington, NC................. 0.8674 Alamance County, NC 15540....................... Burlington-South Burlington, VT 0.9474 Chittenden County, VT Franklin County, VT Grand Isle County, VT 15764....................... Cambridge-Newton-Framingham, MA 1.0970 Middlesex County, MA 5804........................ Camden, NJ..................... 1.0392 Burlington County, NJ Camden County, NJ Gloucester County, NJ 15940....................... Canton-Massillon, OH........... 0.9031 Carroll County, OH Stark County, OH 15980....................... Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL...... 0.9342 Lee County, FL 16180....................... Carson City, NV................ 1.0025 Carson City, NV 16220....................... Casper, WY..................... 0.9145 Natrona County, WY 16300....................... Cedar Rapids, IA............... 0.8888 Benton County, IA Jones County, IA Linn County, IA 16580....................... Champaign-Urbana, IL........... 0.9644 Champaign County, IL Ford County, IL Piatt County, IL 16620....................... Charleston, WV................. 0.8542 Boone County, WV Clay County, WV

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    Kanawha County, WV Lincoln County, WV Putnam County, WV 16700....................... Charleston-North Charleston, SC 0.9145 Berkeley County, SC Charleston County, SC Dorchester County, SC 16740....................... Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC- 0.9554 SC. Anson County, NC Cabarrus County, NC Gaston County, NC Mecklenburg County, NC Union County, NC York County, SC 16820....................... Charlottesville, VA............ 1.0125 Albemarle County, VA Fluvanna County, VA Greene County, VA Nelson County, VA Charlottesville City, VA 16860....................... Chattanooga, TN-GA............. 0.8948 Catoosa County, GA Dade County, GA Walker County, GA Hamilton County, TN Marion County, TN Sequatchie County, TN 16940....................... Cheyenne, WY................... 0.9060 Laramie County, WY 16974....................... Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL.. 1.0751 Cook County, IL DeKalb County, IL DuPage County, IL Grundy County, IL Kane County, IL Kendall County, IL McHenry County, IL Will County, IL 17020....................... Chico, CA...................... 1.1053 Butte County, CA 17140....................... Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 0.9601 Dearborn County, IN Franklin County, IN Ohio County, IN Boone County, KY Bracken County, KY Campbell County, KY Gallatin County, KY Grant County, KY Kenton County, KY Pendleton County, KY Brown County, OH Butler County, OH Clermont County, OH Hamilton County, OH Warren County, OH 17300....................... Clarksville, TN-KY............. 0.8436 Christian County, KY Trigg County, KY Montgomery County, TN Stewart County, TN 17420....................... Cleveland, TN.................. 0.8109 Bradley County, TN Polk County, TN 17460....................... Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH.... 0.9400 Cuyahoga County, OH Geauga County, OH Lake County, OH Lorain County, OH Medina County, OH

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    17660....................... Coeur d'Alene, ID.............. 0.9344 Kootenai County, ID 17780....................... College Station-Bryan, TX...... 0.9045 Brazos County, TX Burleson County, TX Robertson County, TX 17820....................... Colorado Springs, CO........... 0.9701 El Paso County, CO Teller County, CO 17860....................... Columbia, MO................... 0.8542 Boone County, MO Howard County, MO 17900....................... Columbia, SC................... 0.8933 Calhoun County, SC Fairfield County, SC Kershaw County, SC Lexington County, SC Richland County, SC Saluda County, SC 17980....................... Columbus, GA-AL................ 0.8239 Russell County, AL Chattahoochee County, GA Harris County, GA Marion County, GA Muscogee County, GA 18020....................... Columbus, IN................... 0.9318 Bartholomew County, IN 18140....................... Columbus, OH................... 1.0107 Delaware County, OH Fairfield County, OH Franklin County, OH Licking County, OH Madison County, OH Morrow County, OH Pickaway County, OH Union County, OH 18580....................... Corpus Christi, TX............. 0.8564 Aransas County, TX Nueces County, TX San Patricio County, TX 18700....................... Corvallis, OR.................. 1.1546 Benton County, OR 19060....................... Cumberland, MD-WV.............. 0.8446 Allegany County, MD Mineral County, WV 19124....................... Dallas-PlanoIrving, TX......... 1.0075 Collin County, TX Dallas County, TX Delta County, TX Denton County, TX Ellis County, TX Hunt County, TX Kaufman County, TX Rockwall County, TX 19140....................... Dalton, GA..................... 0.9093 Murray County, GA Whitfield County, GA 19180....................... Danville, IL................... 0.9266 Vermilion County, IL 19260....................... Danville, VA................... 0.8451 Pittsylvania County, VA Danville City, VA 19340....................... Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, 0.8846 IA-IL. Henry County, IL Mercer County, IL Rock Island County, IL Scott County, IA 19380....................... Dayton, OH..................... 0.9037 Greene County, OH Miami County, OH

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    Montgomery County, OH Preble County, OH 19460....................... Decatur, AL.................... 0.8159 Lawrence County, AL Morgan County, AL 19500....................... Decatur, IL.................... 0.8172 Macon County, IL 19660....................... Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond

    0.9263 Beach, FL. Volusia County, FL 19740....................... Denver-Aurora, CO.............. 1.0930 Adams County, CO Arapahoe County, CO Broomfield County, CO Clear Creek County, CO Denver County, CO Douglas County, CO Elbert County, CO Gilpin County, CO Jefferson County, CO Park County, CO 19780....................... Des Moines, IA................. 0.9214 Dallas County, IA Guthrie County, IA Madison County, IA Polk County, IA Warren County, IA 19804....................... Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI... 1.0281 Wayne County, MI 20020....................... Dothan, AL..................... 0.7381 Geneva County, AL Henry County, AL Houston County, AL 20100....................... Dover, DE...................... 0.9847 Kent County, DE 20220....................... Dubuque, IA.................... 0.9133 Dubuque County, IA 20260....................... Duluth, MN-WI.................. 1.0042 Carlton County, MN St. Louis County, MN Douglas County, WI 20500....................... Durham, NC..................... 0.9826 Chatham County, NC Durham County, NC Orange County, NC Person County, NC 20740....................... Eau Claire, WI................. 0.9630 Chippewa County, WI Eau Claire County, WI 20764....................... Edison, NJ..................... 1.1190 Middlesex County, NJ Monmouth County, NJ Ocean County, NJ Somerset County, NJ 20940....................... El Centro, CA.................. 0.9076 Imperial County, CA 21060....................... Elizabethtown, KY.............. 0.8697 Hardin County, KY Larue County, KY 21140....................... Elkhart-Goshen, IN............. 0.9426 Elkhart County, IN 21300....................... Elmira, NY..................... 0.8240 Chemung County, NY 21340....................... El Paso, TX.................... 0.9053 El Paso County, TX 21500....................... Erie, PA....................... 0.8827 Erie County, PA 21604....................... Essex County, MA............... 1.0418 Essex County, MA 21660....................... Eugene-Springfield, OR......... 1.0876 Lane County, OR

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    21780....................... Evansville, IN-KY.............. 0.9071 Gibson County, IN Posey County, IN Vanderburgh County, IN Warrick County, IN Henderson County, KY Webster County, KY 21820....................... Fairbanks, AK.................. 1.1059 Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK 21940....................... Fajardo, PR.................... 0.4036 Ceiba Municipio, PR Fajardo Municipio, PR Luquillo Municipio, PR 22020....................... Fargo, ND-MN................... 0.8250 Cass County, ND Clay County, MN 22140....................... Farmington, NM................. 0.8589 San Juan County, NM 22180....................... Fayetteville, NC............... 0.8945 Cumberland County, NC Hoke County, NC 22220....................... Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, 0.8865 AR-MO. Benton County, AR Madison County, AR Washington County, AR McDonald County, MO 22380....................... Flagstaff, AZ.................. 1.1601 Coconino County, AZ 22420....................... Flint, MI...................... 1.0969 Genesee County, MI 22500....................... Florence, SC................... 0.8388 Darlington County, SC Florence County, SC 22520....................... Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL..... 0.7843 Colbert County, AL Lauderdale County, AL 22540....................... Fond du Lac, WI................ 1.0063 Fond du Lac County, WI 22660....................... Fort Collins-Loveland, CO...... 0.9544 Larimer County, CO 22744....................... Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach- 1.0133 Deerfield Beach, FL. Broward County, FL 22900....................... Fort Smith, AR-OK.............. 0.7731 Crawford County, AR Franklin County, AR Sebastian County, AR Le Flore County, OK Sequoyah County, OK 23020....................... Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-

    0.8643 Destin, FL. Okaloosa County, FL 23060....................... Fort Wayne, IN................. 0.9517 Allen County, IN Wells County, IN Whitley County, IN 23104....................... Fort Worth-Arlington, TX....... 0.9569 Johnson County, TX Parker County, TX Tarrant County, TX Wise County, TX 23420....................... Fresno, CA..................... 1.0943 Fresno County, CA 23460....................... Gadsden, AL.................... 0.8066 Etowah County, AL 23540....................... Gainesville, FL................ 0.9277 Alachua County, FL Gilchrist County, FL 23580....................... Gainesville, GA................ 0.8958 Hall County, GA 23844....................... Gary, IN....................... 0.9334 Jasper County, IN

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    Lake County, IN Newton County, IN Porter County, IN 24020....................... Glens Falls, NY................ 0.8324 Warren County, NY Washington County, NY 24140....................... Goldsboro, NC.................. 0.9171 Wayne County, NC 24220....................... Grand Forks, ND-MN............. 0.7949 Polk County, MN Grand Forks County, ND 24300....................... Grand Junction, CO............. 0.9668 Mesa County, CO 24340....................... Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI....... 0.9455 Barry County, MI Ionia County, MI Kent County, MI Newaygo County, MI 24500....................... Great Falls, MT................ 0.8598 Cascade County, MT 24540....................... Greeley, CO.................... 0.9602 Weld County, CO 24580....................... Green Bay, WI.................. 0.9787 Brown County, WI Kewaunee County, WI Oconto County, WI 24660....................... Greensboro-High Point, NC...... 0.8866 Guilford County, NC Randolph County, NC Rockingham County, NC 24780....................... Greenville, NC................. 0.9432 Greene County, NC Pitt County, NC 24860....................... Greenville, SC................. 0.9804 Greenville County, SC Laurens County, SC Pickens County, SC 25020....................... Guayama, PR.................... 0.3235 Arroyo Municipio, PR Guayama Municipio, PR Patillas Municipio, PR 25060....................... Gulfport-Biloxi, MS............ 0.8915 Hancock County, MS Harrison County, MS Stone County, MS 25180....................... Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV.. 0.9038 Washington County, MD Berkeley County, WV Morgan County, WV 25260....................... Hanford-Corcoran, CA........... 1.0282 Kings County, CA 25420....................... Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA........ 0.9402 Cumberland County, PA Dauphin County, PA Perry County, PA 25500....................... Harrisonburg, VA............... 0.9073 Rockingham County, VA Harrisonburg City, VA 25540....................... Hartford-West Hartford-East

    1.0894 Hartford, CT. Hartford County, CT Litchfield County, CT Middlesex County, CT Tolland County, CT 25620....................... Hattiesburg, MS................ 0.7430 Forrest County, MS Lamar County, MS Perry County, MS 25860....................... Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC... 0.9010 Alexander County, NC Burke County, NC

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    Caldwell County, NC Catawba County, NC 25980\1\.................... Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA.... 0.9178 Liberty County, GA Long County, GA 26100....................... Holland-Grand Haven, MI........ 0.9163 Ottawa County, MI 26180....................... Honolulu, HI................... 1.1096 Honolulu County, HI 26300....................... Hot Springs, AR................ 0.8782 Garland County, AR 26380....................... Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA. 0.8082 Lafourche Parish, LA Terrebonne Parish, LA 26420....................... Houston-Baytown-Sugar Land, TX. 1.0008 Austin County, TX Brazoria County, TX Chambers County, TX Fort Bend County, TX Galveston County, TX Harris County, TX Liberty County, TX Montgomery County, TX San Jacinto County, TX Waller County, TX 26580....................... Huntington-Ashland, WVKYOH..... 0.8997 Boyd County, KY Greenup County, KY Lawrence County, OH Cabell County, WV Wayne County, WV 26620....................... Huntsville, AL................. 0.9007 Limestone County, AL Madison County, AL 26820....................... Idaho Falls, ID................ 0.9088 Bonneville County, ID Jefferson County, ID 26900....................... Indianapolis, IN............... 0.9895 Boone County, IN Brown County, IN Hamilton County, IN Hancock County, IN Hendricks County, IN Johnson County, IN Marion County, IN Morgan County, IN Putnam County, IN Shelby County, IN 26980....................... Iowa City, IA.................. 0.9714 Johnson County, IA Washington County, IA 27060....................... Ithaca, NY..................... 0.9928 Tompkins County, NY 27100....................... Jackson, MI.................... 0.9560 Jackson County, MI 27140....................... Jackson, MS.................... 0.8271 Copiah County, MS Hinds County, MS Madison County, MS Rankin County, MS Simpson County, MS 27180....................... Jackson, TN.................... 0.8853 Chester County, TN Madison County, TN 27260....................... Jacksonville, FL............... 0.9165 Baker County, FL Clay County, FL Duval County, FL Nassau County, FL St. Johns County, FL

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    27340....................... Jacksonville, NC............... 0.8231 Onslow County, NC 27500....................... Janesville, WI................. 0.9655 Rock County, WI 27620....................... Jefferson City, MO............. 0.8332 Callaway County, MO Cole County, MO Moniteau County, MO Osage County, MO >27740...................... Johnson City, TN............... 0.8043 Carter County, TN Unicoi County, TN Washington County, TN 27780....................... Johnstown, PA.................. 0.8620 Cambria County, PA 27860....................... Jonesboro, AR.................. 0.7662 Craighead County, AR Poinsett County, AR 27900....................... Joplin, MO..................... 0.8605 Jasper County, MO Newton County, MO 28020....................... Kalamazoo-Portage, MI.......... 1.0704 Kalamazoo County, MI Van Buren County, MI 28100....................... Kankakee-Bradley, IL........... 1.0083 Kankakee County, IL 28140....................... Kansas City, MOKS.............. 0.9495 Franklin County, KS Johnson County, KS Leavenworth County, KS Linn County, KS Miami County, KS Wyandotte County, KS Bates County, MO Caldwell County, MO Cass County, MO Clay County, MO Clinton County, MO Jackson County, MO Lafayette County, MO Platte County, MO Ray County, MO 28420....................... Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA... 1.0343 Benton County, WA Franklin County, WA 28660....................... Killeen-TempleFort Hood, TX.... 0.8901 Bell County, TX Coryell County, TX Lampasas County, TX 28700....................... Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TNVA 0.7985 Hawkins County, TN Sullivan County, TN Bristol City, VA Scott County, VA Washington County, VA 28740....................... Kingston, NY................... 0.9367 Ulster County, NY 28940....................... Knoxville, TN.................. 0.8249 Anderson County, TN Blount County, TN Knox County, TN Loudon County, TN Union County, TN 29020....................... Kokomo, IN..................... 0.9669 Howard County, IN Tipton County, IN 29100....................... La Crosse, WIMN................ 0.9426 Houston County, MN La Crosse County, WI 29140....................... Lafayette, IN.................. 0.8931

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    Benton County, IN Carroll County, IN Tippecanoe County, IN 29180....................... Lafayette, LA.................. 0.8289 Lafayette Parish, LA St. Martin Parish, LA 29340....................... Lake Charles, LA............... 0.7914 Calcasieu Parish, LA Cameron Parish, LA 29404....................... Lake County-Kenosha County, IL- 1.0570 WI. Lake County, IL Kenosha County, WI 29460....................... Lakeland, FL................... 0.8879 Polk County, FL 29540....................... Lancaster, PA.................. 0.9589 Lancaster County, PA 29620....................... Lansing-East Lansing, MI....... 1.0088 Clinton County, MI Eaton County, MI Ingham County, MI 29700....................... Laredo, TX..................... 0.7811 Webb County, TX 29740....................... Las Cruces, NM................. 0.9273 Dona Ana County, NM 29820....................... Las Vegas-Paradise, NV......... 1.1430 Clark County, NV 29940....................... Lawrence, KS................... 0.8365 Douglas County, KS 30020....................... Lawton, OK..................... 0.8065 Comanche County, OK 30140....................... Lebanon, PA.................... 0.8679 Lebanon County, PA 30300....................... Lewiston, ID-WA................ 0.9853 Nez Perce County, ID Asotin County, WA 30340....................... LewistonAuburn, ME............. 0.9126 Androscoggin County, ME 30460....................... Lexington-Fayette, KY.......... 0.9181 Bourbon County, KY Clark County, KY Fayette County, KY Jessamine County, KY Scott County, KY Woodford County, KY 30620....................... Lima, OH....................... 0.9042 Allen County, OH 30700....................... Lincoln, NE.................... 1.0092 Lancaster County, NE Seward County, NE 30780....................... Little Rock-North Little Rock, 0.8890 AR. Faulkner County, AR Grant County, AR Lonoke County, AR Perry County, AR Pulaski County, AR Saline County, AR 30860....................... Logan, UT-ID................... 0.9022 Franklin County, ID Cache County, UT 30980....................... Longview, TX................... 0.8788 Gregg County, TX Rusk County, TX Upshur County, TX 31020....................... Longview, WA................... 1.0011 Cowlitz County, WA 31084....................... Los Angeles-Long Beach-

    1.1760 Glendale, CA. Los Angeles County, CA 31140....................... Louisville, KY-IN.............. 0.9118 Clark County, IN Floyd County, IN

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    Harrison County, IN Washington County, IN Bullitt County, KY Henry County, KY Jefferson County, KY Meade County, KY Nelson County, KY Oldham County, KY Shelby County, KY Spencer County, KY Trimble County, KY 31180....................... Lubbock, TX.................... 0.8613 Crosby County, TX Lubbock County, TX 31340....................... Lynchburg, VA.................. 0.8694 Amherst County, VA Appomattox County, VA Bedford County, VA Campbell County, VA Bedford City, VA Lynchburg City, VA 31420....................... Macon, GA...................... 0.9519 Bibb County, GA Crawford County, GA Jones County, GA Monroe County, GA Twiggs County, GA 31460....................... Madera, CA..................... 0.8154 Madera County, CA 31540....................... Madison, WI.................... 1.0840 Columbia County, WI Dane County, WI Iowa County, WI 31700....................... Manchester-Nashua, NH.......... 1.0243 Hillsborough County, NH Merrimack County, NH 31900....................... Mansfield, OH.................. 0.9271 Richland County, OH 32420....................... Mayaguez, PR................... 0.3848 Hormigueros Municipio, PR Mayaguez Municipio, PR 32580....................... McAllen-Edinburg-Pharr, TX..... 0.8773 Hidalgo County, TX 32780....................... Medford, OR.................... 1.0818 Jackson County, OR 32820....................... Memphis, TN-MS-AR.............. 0.9373 Crittenden County, AR DeSoto County, MS Marshall County, MS Tate County, MS Tunica County, MS Fayette County, TN Shelby County, TN Tipton County, TN 32900....................... Merced, CA..................... 1.1471 Merced County, CA 33124....................... Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL.. 0.9812 Miami-Dade County, FL 33140....................... Michigan City-La Porte, IN..... 0.9118 LaPorte County, IN 33260....................... Midland, TX.................... 0.9786 Midland County, TX 33340....................... Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, 1.0218 WI. Milwaukee County, WI Ozaukee County, WI Washington County, WI Waukesha County, WI 33460....................... Minneapolis-St. Paul-

    1.0946 Bloomington, MN-WI. Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN

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    Chisago County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Isanti County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Sherburne County, MN Washington County, MN Wright County, MN Pierce County, WI St. Croix County, WI 33540....................... Missoula, MT................... 0.8928 Missoula County, MT 33660....................... Mobile, AL..................... 0.7913 Mobile County, AL 33700....................... Modesto, CA.................... 1.1729 Stanislaus County, CA 33740....................... Monroe, LA..................... 0.7997 Ouachita Parish, LA Union Parish, LA 33780....................... Monroe, MI..................... 0.9707 Monroe County, MI 33860....................... Montgomery, AL................. 0.8009 Autauga County, AL Elmore County, AL Lowndes County, AL Montgomery County, AL 34060....................... Morgantown, WV................. 0.8423 Monongalia County, WV Preston County, WV 34100....................... Morristown, TN................. 0.7933 Grainger County, TN Hamblen County, TN Jefferson County, TN 34580....................... Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA..... 1.0517 Skagit County, WA 34620....................... Muncie, IN..................... 0.8562 Delaware County, IN 34740....................... Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI..... 0.9941 Muskegon County, MI 34820....................... Myrtle Beach-Conway-North

    0.8810 Myrtle Beach, SC. Horry County, SC 34900....................... Napa, CA....................... 1.3374 Napa County, CA 34940....................... Naples-Marco Island, FL........ 0.9941 Collier County, FL 34980....................... Nashville-Davidson-

    0.9847 Murfreesboro, TN. Cannon County, TN Cheatham County, TN Davidson County, TN Dickson County, TN Hickman County, TN Macon County, TN Robertson County, TN Rutherford County, TN Smith County, TN Sumner County, TN Trousdale County, TN Williamson County, TN Wilson County, TN 35004....................... Nassau-Suffolk, NY............. 1.2662 Nassau County, NY Suffolk County, NY 35084....................... Newark-Union, NJ-PA............ 1.1892 Essex County, NJ Hunterdon County, NJ Morris County, NJ Sussex County, NJ Union County, NJ Pike County, PA

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    35300....................... New Haven-Milford, CT.......... 1.1953 New Haven County, CT 35380....................... New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 0.8831 Jefferson Parish, LA Orleans Parish, LA Plaquemines Parish, LA St. Bernard Parish, LA St. Charles Parish, LA St. John the Baptist Parish, LA St. Tammany Parish, LA 35644....................... New York-Wayne-White Plains, NY- 1.3177 NJ. Bergen County, NJ Hudson County, NJ Passaic County, NJ Bronx County, NY Kings County, NY New York County, NY Putnam County, NY Queens County, NY Richmond County, NY Rockland County, NY Westchester County, NY 35660....................... Niles-Benton Harbor, MI........ 0.8915 Berrien County, MI 35980....................... Norwich-New London, CT......... 1.1932 New London County, CT 36084....................... Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA.... 1.5819 Alameda County, CA Contra Costa County, CA 36100....................... Ocala, FL...................... 0.8867 Marion County, FL 36140....................... Ocean City, NJ................. 1.0472 Cape May County, NJ 36220....................... Odessa, TX..................... 1.0073 Ector County, TX 36260....................... Ogden-Clearfield, UT........... 0.8995 Davis County, UT Morgan County, UT Weber County, UT 36420....................... Oklahoma City, OK.............. 0.8843 Canadian County, OK Cleveland County, OK Grady County, OK Lincoln County, OK Logan County, OK McClain County, OK Oklahoma County, OK 36500....................... Olympia, WA.................... 1.1081 Thurston County, WA 36540....................... Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA.... 0.9450 Harrison County, IA Mills County, IA Pottawattamie County, IA Cass County, NE Douglas County, NE Sarpy County, NE Saunders County, NE Washington County, NE 36740....................... Orlando, FL.................... 0.9452 Lake County, FL Orange County, FL Osceola County, FL Seminole County, FL 36780....................... Oshkosh-Neenah, WI............. 0.9315 Winnebago County, WI 36980....................... Owensboro, KY.................. 0.8748 Daviess County, KY Hancock County, KY McLean County, KY 37100....................... Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, 1.1546 CA.

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    Ventura County, CA 37340....................... Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, 0.9443 FL. Brevard County, FL 37460....................... Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL..... 0.8027 Bay County, FL 37620....................... Parkersburg-Marietta, WV-OH.... 0.7977 Washington County, OH Pleasants County, WV Wirt County, WV Wood County, WV 37700....................... Pascagoula, MS................. 0.8215 George County, MS Jackson County, MS 37860....................... Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL. 0.8000 Escambia County, FL Santa Rosa County, FL 37900....................... Peoria, IL..................... 0.8982 Marshall County, IL Peoria County, IL Stark County, IL Tazewell County, IL Woodford County, IL 37964....................... Philadelphia, PA............... 1.0996 Bucks County, PA Chester County, PA Delaware County, PA Montgomery County, PA Philadelphia County, PA 38060....................... Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ.... 1.0287 Maricopa County, AZ Pinal County, AZ 38220....................... Pine Bluff, AR................. 0.8383 Cleveland County, AR Jefferson County, AR Lincoln County, AR 38300....................... Pittsburgh, PA................. 0.8674 Allegheny County, PA Armstrong County, PA Beaver County, PA Butler County, PA Fayette County, PA Washington County, PA Westmoreland County, PA 38340....................... Pittsfield, MA................. 1.0266 Berkshire County, MA 38540....................... Pocatello, ID.................. 0.9400 Bannock County, ID Power County, ID 38660....................... Ponce, PR...................... 0.4842 Juana Diaz Municipio, PR Ponce Municipio, PR Villalba Municipio, PR 38860....................... Portland-South Portland-

    0.9908 Biddeford, ME. Cumberland County, ME Sagadahoc County, ME York County, ME 38900....................... Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, 1.1416 OR-WA. Clackamas County, OR Columbia County, OR Multnomah County, OR Washington County, OR Yamhill County, OR Clark County, WA Skamania County, WA 38940....................... Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL. 0.9833 Martin County, FL St. Lucie County, FL 39100....................... Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-

    1.0911 Middletown, NY. Dutchess County, NY Orange County, NY

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    39140....................... Prescott, AZ................... 0.9836 Yavapai County, AZ 39300....................... Providence-New Bedford-Fall

    1.0783 River, RI-MA. Bristol County, MA Bristol County, RI Kent County, RI Newport County, RI Providence County, RI Washington County, RI 39340....................... Provo-Orem, UT................. 0.9537 Juab County, UT Utah County, UT 39380....................... Pueblo, CO..................... 0.8753 Pueblo County, CO 39460....................... Punta Gorda, FL................ 0.9405 Charlotte County, FL 39540....................... Racine, WI..................... 0.9356 Racine County, WI 39580....................... Raleig-hCary, NC............... 0.9864 Franklin County, NC Johnston County, NC Wake County, NC 39660....................... Rapid City, SD................. 0.8833 Meade County, SD Pennington County, SD 39740....................... Reading, PA.................... 0.9622 Berks County, PA 39820....................... Redding, CA.................... 1.3198 Shasta County, CA 39900....................... Reno-Sparks, NV................ 1.1963 Storey County, NV Washoe County, NV 40060....................... Richmond, VA................... 0.9177 Amelia County, VA Caroline County, VA Charles City County, VA Chesterfield County, VA Cumberland County, VA Dinwiddie County, VA Goochland County, VA Hanover County, VA Henrico County, VA King and Queen County, VA King William County, VA Louisa County, VA New Kent County, VA Powhatan County, VA Prince George County, VA Sussex County, VA Colonial Heights City, VA Hopewell City, VA Petersburg City, VA Richmond City, VA 40140....................... Riverside-San Bernardino-

    1.0904 Ontario, CA. Riverside County, CA San Bernardino County, CA 40220....................... Roanoke, VA.................... 0.8647 Botetourt County, VA Craig County, VA Franklin County, VA Roanoke County, VA Roanoke City, VA Salem City, VA 40340....................... Rochester, MN.................. 1.1408 Dodge County, MN Olmsted County, MN Wabasha County, MN 40380....................... Rochester, NY.................. 0.8994 Livingston County, NY Monroe County, NY

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    Ontario County, NY Orleans County, NY Wayne County, NY 40420....................... Rockford, IL................... 0.9989 Boone County, IL Winnebago County, IL 40484....................... Rockingham County-Strafford

    1.0159 County, NH. Rockingham County, NH Strafford County, NH 40580....................... Rocky Mount, NC................ 0.8854 Edgecombe County, NC Nash County, NC 40660....................... Rome, GA....................... 0.9193 Floyd County, GA 40900....................... Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--

    1.3372 Roseville, CA. El Dorado County, CA Placer County, CA Sacramento County, CA Yolo County, CA 40980....................... Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, 0.8874 MI. Saginaw County, MI 41060....................... St. Cloud, MN.................. 1.0362 Benton County, MN Stearns County, MN 41100....................... St. George, UT................. 0.9265 Washington County, UT 41140....................... St. Joseph, MO-KS.............. 1.0118 Doniphan County, KS Andrew County, MO Buchanan County, MO DeKalb County, MO 41180....................... St. Louis, MO-IL............... 0.9005 Bond County, IL Calhoun County, IL Clinton County, IL Jersey County, IL Macoupin County, IL Madison County, IL Monroe County, IL St. Clair County, IL Crawford County, MO Franklin County, MO Jefferson County, MO Lincoln County, MO St. Charles County, MO St. Louis County, MO Warren County, MO Washington County, MO St. Louis City, MO 41420....................... Salem, OR...................... 1.0438 Marion County, OR Polk County, OR 41500....................... Salinas, CA.................... 1.4337 Monterey County, CA 41540....................... Salisbury, MD.................. 0.8953 Somerset County, MD Wicomico County, MD 41620....................... Salt Lake City, UT............. 0.9402 Salt Lake County, UT Summit County, UT Tooele County, UT 41660....................... San Angelo, TX................. 0.8362 Irion County, TX Tom Green County, TX 41700....................... San Antonio, TX................ 0.8844 Atascosa County, TX Bandera County, TX Bexar County, TX Comal County, TX Guadalupe County, TX

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    Kendall County, TX Medina County, TX Wilson County, TX 41740....................... San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, 1.1354 CA. San Diego County, CA 41780....................... Sandusky, OH................... 0.9302 Erie County, OH 41884....................... San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood 1.5165 City, CA. Marin County, CA San Francisco County, CA San Mateo County, CA 41900....................... San German-Cabo Rojo, PR....... 0.4885 Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR Lajas Municipio, PR Sabana Grande Municipio, PR San German Municipio, PR 41940....................... San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 1.5543 CA. San Benito County, CA Santa Clara County, CA 41980....................... San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo, PR... 0.4452 Aguas Buenas Municipio, PR Aibonito Municipio, PR Arecibo Municipio, PR Barceloneta Municipio, PR Barranquitas Municipio, PR Bayamon Municipio, PR Caguas Municipio, PR Camuy Municipio, PR Canovanas Municipio, PR Carolina Municipio, PR Catano Municipio, PR Cayey Municipio, PR Ciales Municipio, PR Cidra Municipio, PR Comerio Municipio, PR Corozal Municipio, PR Dorado Municipio, PR Florida Municipio, PR Guaynabo Municipio, PR Gurabo Municipio, PR Hatillo Municipio, PR Humacao Municipio, PR Juncos Municipio, PR Las Piedras Municipio, PR Loiza Municipio, PR Manati Municipio, PR Maunabo Municipio, PR Morovis Municipio, PR Naguabo Municipio, PR Naranjito Municipio, PR Orocovis Municipio, PR Quebradillas Municipio, PR Rio Grande Municipio, PR San Juan Municipio, PR San Lorenzo Municipio, PR Toa Alta Municipio, PR Toa Baja Municipio, PR Trujillo Alto Municipio, PR Vega Alta Municipio, PR Vega Baja Municipio, PR Yabucoa Municipio, PR 42020....................... San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 1.1598 San Luis Obispo County, CA 42044....................... Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA... 1.1473 Orange County, CA 42060....................... Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-

    1.1091 Goleta, CA. Santa Barbara County, CA 42100....................... Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA..... 1.5457 Santa Cruz County, CA 42140....................... Santa Fe, NM................... 1.0824

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    Santa Fe County, NM 42220....................... Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA........ 1.4464 Sonoma County, CA 42260....................... Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, FL.. 0.9868 Manatee County, FL Sarasota County, FL 42340....................... Savannah, GA................... 0.9351 Bryan County, GA Chatham County, GA Effingham County, GA 42540....................... Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA...... 0.8347 Lackawanna County, PA Luzerne County, PA Wyoming County, PA 42644....................... Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA... 1.1434 King County, WA Snohomish County, WA 42680....................... Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL....... 0.9573 43100....................... Sheboygan, WI.................. 0.9026 Sheboygan County, WI 43300....................... Sherman-Denison, TX............ 0.8502 Grayson County, TX 43340....................... Shreveport-Bossier City, LA.... 0.8865 Bossier Parish, LA Caddo Parish, LA De Soto Parish, LA 43580....................... Sioux City, IA-NE-SD........... 0.9200 Woodbury County, IA Dakota County, NE Dixon County, NE Union County, SD 43620....................... Sioux Falls, SD................ 0.9559 Lincoln County, SD McCook County, SD Minnehaha County, SD Turner County, SD 43780....................... South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI.... 0.9842 St. Joseph County, IN Cass County, MI 43900....................... Spartanburg, SC................ 0.9174 Spartanburg County, SC 44060....................... Spokane, WA.................... 1.0447 Spokane County, WA 44100....................... Springfield, IL................ 0.8890 Menard County, IL Sangamon County, IL 44140....................... Springfield, MA................ 1.0079 Franklin County, MA Hampden County, MA Hampshire County, MA 44180....................... Springfield, MO................ 0.8469 Christian County, MO Dallas County, MO Greene County, MO Polk County, MO Webster County, MO 44220....................... Springfield, OH................ 0.8593 Clark County, OH 44300....................... State College, PA.............. 0.8784 Centre County, PA 44700....................... Stockton, CA................... 1.1442 San Joaquin County, CA 44940....................... Sumter, SC..................... 0.8083 Sumter County, SC 45060....................... Syracuse, NY................... 0.9691 Madison County, NY Onondaga County, NY Oswego County, NY 45104....................... Tacoma, WA..................... 1.0789 Pierce County, WA

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    45220....................... Tallahassee, FL................ 0.8942 Gadsden County, FL Jefferson County, FL Leon County, FL Wakulla County, FL 45300....................... Tampa-St. Petersburg-

    0.9144 Clearwater, FL. Hernando County, FL Hillsborough County, FL Pasco County, FL Pinellas County, FL 45460....................... Terre Haute, IN................ 0.8765 Clay County, IN Sullivan County, IN Vermillion County, IN Vigo County, IN 45500....................... Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR.... 0.8104 Miller County, AR Bowie County, TX 45780....................... Toledo, OH..................... 0.9586 Fulton County, OH Lucas County, OH Ottawa County, OH Wood County, OH 45820....................... Topeka, KS..................... 0.8730 Jackson County, KS Jefferson County, KS Osage County, KS Shawnee County, KS Wabaunsee County, KS 45940....................... Trenton-Ewing, NJ.............. 1.0835 Mercer County, NJ 46060....................... Tucson, AZ..................... 0.9202 Pima County, AZ 46140....................... Tulsa, OK...................... 0.8103 Creek County, OK Okmulgee County, OK Osage County, OK Pawnee County, OK Rogers County, OK Tulsa County, OK Wagoner County, OK 46220....................... Tuscaloosa, AL................. 0.8542 Greene County, AL Hale County, AL Tuscaloosa County, AL 46340....................... Tyler, TX...................... 0.8811 Smith County, TX 46540....................... Utica-Rome, NY................. 0.8396 Herkimer County, NY Oneida County, NY 46660....................... Valdosta, GA................... 0.8369 Brooks County, GA Echols County, GA Lanier County, GA Lowndes County, GA 46700....................... Vallejo-Fairfield, CA.......... 1.5137 Solano County, CA 47020....................... Victoria, TX................... 0.8560 Calhoun County, TX Goliad County, TX Victoria County, TX 47220....................... Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, 0.9832 NJ. Cumberland County, NJ 47260....................... Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport 0.8790 News, VA-NC. Currituck County, NC Gloucester County, VA Isle of Wight County, VA James City County, VA Mathews County, VA Surry County, VA

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    York County, VA Chesapeake City, VA Hampton City, VA Newport News City, VA Norfolk City, VA Poquoson City, VA Portsmouth City, VA Suffolk City, VA Virginia Beach City, VA Williamsburg City, VA 47300....................... Visalia-Porterville, CA........ 0.9968 Tulare County, CA 47380....................... Waco, TX....................... 0.8633 McLennan County, TX 47580....................... Warner Robins, GA.............. 0.8380 Houston County, GA 47644....................... Warren-Farmington Hills-Troy, 1.0054 MI. Lapeer County, MI Livingston County, MI Macomb County, MI Oakland County, MI St. Clair County, MI 47894....................... Washington-Arlington-

    1.1054 Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. District of Columbia, DC Calvert County, MD Charles County, MD Prince George's County, MD Arlington County, VA Clarke County, VA Fairfax County, VA Fauquier County, VA Loudoun County, VA Prince William County, VA Spotsylvania County, VA Stafford County, VA Warren County, VA Alexandria City, VA Fairfax City, VA Falls Church City, VA Fredericksburg City, VA Manassas City, VA Manassas Park City, VA Jefferson County, WV 47940....................... Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA....... 0.8408 Black Hawk County, IA Bremer County, IA Grundy County, IA 48140....................... Wausau, WI..................... 0.9722 Marathon County, WI 48260....................... Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH.... 0.8063 Jefferson County, OH Brooke County, WV Hancock County, WV 48300....................... Wenatchee, WA.................. 1.0346 Chelan County, WA Douglas County, WA 48424....................... West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-

    0.9649 Boynton Beach, FL. Palm Beach County, FL 48540....................... Wheeling, WV-OH................ 0.7010 Belmont County, OH Marshall County, WV Ohio County, WV 48620....................... Wichita, KS.................... 0.9063 Butler County, KS Harvey County, KS Sedgwick County, KS Sumner County, KS 48660....................... Wichita Falls, TX.............. 0.8311 Archer County, TX Clay County, TX

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    Wichita County, TX 48700....................... Williamsport, PA............... 0.8139 Lycoming County, PA 48864....................... Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ........... 1.0684 New Castle County, DE Cecil County, MD Salem County, NJ 48900....................... Wilmington, NC................. 0.9835 Brunswick County, NC New Hanover County, NC Pender County, NC 49020....................... Winchester, VA-WV.............. 1.0091 Frederick County, VA Winchester City, VA Hampshire County, WV 49180....................... Winston-Salem, NC.............. 0.9276 Davie County, NC Forsyth County, NC Stokes County, NC Yadkin County, NC 49340....................... Worcester, MA.................. 1.0722 Worcester County, MA 49420....................... Yakima, WA..................... 0.9847 Yakima County, WA 49500....................... Yauco, PR...................... 0.3854 Guanica Municipio, PR Guayanilla Municipio, PR Penuelas Municipio, PR Yauco Municipio, PR 49620....................... York-Hanover, PA............... 0.9397 York County, PA 49660....................... Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH- 0.8802 PA. Mahoning County, OH Trumbull County, OH Mercer County, PA 49700....................... Yuba City, CA.................. 1.0730 Sutter County, CA Yuba County, CA 49740....................... Yuma, AZ....................... 0.9109 Yuma County, AZ

    \1\ At this time, there are no hospitals in these urban areas on which to base a wage index. Therefore, the urban wage index value is based on the average wage index of all urban areas within the State.

    Addendum C.--Comparison of HH PPS Transition Wage Index for CY 2006 and Pre-Floor and Pre-Reclassified Hospital Wage Index For CY 2007

    CY 2006 HH PPS CY2007 CBSA- Percent SSA state/county code

    County name

    CBSA No. transition based wage change CY2006- wage index index

    CY2007

    01000........................... Autauga County, Alabama.

    33860 0.8618 0.8009

    -7.07 01010........................... Baldwin County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7654 0.7591

    -0.82 01020........................... Barbour County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01030........................... Bibb County, Alabama....

    13820 0.8196 0.8894

    8.52 01040........................... Blount County, Alabama..

    13820 0.8980 0.8894

    -0.96 01050........................... Bullock County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01060........................... Butler County, Alabama..

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01070........................... Calhoun County, Alabama.

    11500 0.7682 0.7770

    1.15 01080........................... Chambers County, Alabama

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01090........................... Cherokee County, Alabama

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01100........................... Chilton County, Alabama.

    13820 0.8196 0.8894

    8.52 01110........................... Choctaw County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01120........................... Clarke County, Alabama..

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01130........................... Clay County, Alabama....

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01140........................... Cleburne County, Alabama

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01150........................... Coffee County, Alabama..

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01160........................... Colbert County, Alabama.

    22520 0.8272 0.7843

    -5.19 01170........................... Conecuh County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04

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    01180........................... Coosa County, Alabama...

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01190........................... Covington County,

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 Alabama. 01200........................... Crenshaw County, Alabama

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01210........................... Cullman County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01220........................... Dale County, Alabama....

    99901 0.7574 0.7591

    0.22 01230........................... Dallas County, Alabama..

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01240........................... De Kalb County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01250........................... Elmore County, Alabama..

    33860 0.8618 0.8009

    -7.07 01260........................... Escambia County, Alabama

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01270........................... Etowah County, Alabama..

    23460 0.7938 0.8066

    1.61 01280........................... Fayette County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01290........................... Franklin County, Alabama

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01300........................... Geneva County, Alabama..

    20020 0.7577 0.7381

    -2.59 01310........................... Greene County, Alabama..

    46220 0.8039 0.8542

    6.26 01320........................... Hale County, Alabama....

    46220 0.8039 0.8542

    6.26 01330........................... Henry County, Alabama...

    20020 0.7577 0.7381

    -2.59 01340........................... Houston County, Alabama.

    20020 0.7711 0.7381

    -4.28 01350........................... Jackson County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01360........................... Jefferson County,

    13820 0.8980 0.8894

    -0.96 Alabama. 01370........................... Lamar County, Alabama...

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01380........................... Lauderdale County,

    22520 0.8272 0.7843

    -5.19 Alabama. 01390........................... Lawrence County, Alabama

    19460 0.8469 0.8159

    -3.66 01400........................... Lee County, Alabama.....

    12220 0.8100 0.8096

    -0.05 01410........................... Limestone County,

    26620 0.9146 0.9007

    -1.52 Alabama. 01420........................... Lowndes County, Alabama.

    33860 0.8025 0.8009

    -0.20 01430........................... Macon County, Alabama...

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01440........................... Madison County, Alabama.

    26620 0.9146 0.9007

    -1.52 01450........................... Marengo County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01460........................... Marion County, Alabama..

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01470........................... Marshall County, Alabama

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01480........................... Mobile County, Alabama..

    33660 0.7876 0.7913

    0.47 01490........................... Monroe County, Alabama..

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01500........................... Montgomery County,

    33860 0.8618 0.8009

    -7.07 Alabama. 01510........................... Morgan County, Alabama..

    19460 0.8469 0.8159

    -3.66 01520........................... Perry County, Alabama...

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01530........................... Pickens County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01540........................... Pike County, Alabama....

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01550........................... Randolph County, Alabama

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01560........................... Russell County, Alabama.

    17980 0.8560 0.8239

    -3.75 01570........................... St Clair County, Alabama

    13820 0.8980 0.8894

    -0.96 01580........................... Shelby County, Alabama..

    13820 0.8980 0.8894

    -0.96 01590........................... Sumter County, Alabama..

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01600........................... Talladega County,

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 Alabama. 01610........................... Tallapoosa County,

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 Alabama. 01620........................... Tuscaloosa County,

    46220 0.8705 0.8542

    -1.87 Alabama. 01630........................... Walker County, Alabama..

    13820 0.8196 0.8894

    8.52 01640........................... Washington County,

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 Alabama. 01650........................... Wilcox County, Alabama..

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 01660........................... Winston County, Alabama.

    99901 0.7439 0.7591

    2.04 02013........................... Aleutians County East,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02016........................... Aleutians County West,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02020........................... Anchorage County, Alaska

    11260 1.1840 1.2023

    1.55 02030........................... Angoon County, Alaska...

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02040........................... Barrow-North Slope

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 County, Alaska. 02050........................... Bethel County, Alaska...

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02060........................... Bristol Bay Borough

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 County, Alaska. 02068........................... Denali County, Alaska...

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02070........................... Bristol Bay County,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02080........................... Cordova-Mc Carthy

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 County, Alaska. 02090........................... Fairbanks County, Alaska

    21820 1.1648 1.1059

    -5.06 02100........................... Haines County, Alaska...

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02110........................... Juneau County, Alaska...

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02120........................... Kenai-Cook Inlet County,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02122........................... Kenai Peninsula Borough,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02130........................... Ketchikan County, Alaska

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02140........................... Kobuk County, Alaska....

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02150........................... Kodiak County, Alaska...

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02160........................... Kuskokwin County, Alaska

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66

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    02164........................... Lake and Peninsula

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Borough, Alaska. 02170........................... Matanuska County, Alaska

    11260 1.1892 1.2023

    1.10 02180........................... Nome County, Alaska.....

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02185........................... North Slope Borough,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02188........................... Northwest Arctic

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Borough, Alaska. 02190........................... Outer Ketchikan County,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02200........................... Prince Of Wales County,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02201........................... Prince of Wales-Outer

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Ketchikan Census Area,AK. 02210........................... Seward County, Alaska...

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02220........................... Sitka County, Alaska....

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02230........................... Skagway-Yakutat County,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02231........................... Skagway-Yakutat-Angoon

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Census Area, Alaska. 02232........................... Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Census Area, Alaska. 02240........................... Southeast Fairbanks

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 County, Alaska. 02250........................... Upper Yukon County,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02260........................... Valdz-Chitna-Whitier

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 County, Alaska. 02261........................... Valdex-Cordove Census

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Area, Alaska. 02270........................... Wade Hampton County,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 02280........................... Wrangell-Petersburg

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 County, Alaska. 02282........................... Yakutat Borough, Alaska.

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 02290........................... Yukon-Koyukuk County,

    99902 1.1933 1.0661

    -10.66 Alaska. 03000........................... Apache County, Arizona..

    99903 0.8907 0.8908

    0.01 03010........................... Cochise County, Arizona.

    99903 0.8907 0.8908

    0.01 03020........................... Coconino County, Arizona

    22380 1.1969 1.1601

    -3.07 03030........................... Gila County, Arizona....

    99903 0.8907 0.8908

    0.01 03040........................... Graham County, Arizona..

    99903 0.8907 0.8908

    0.01 03050........................... Greenlee County, Arizona

    99903 0.8907 0.8908

    0.01 03055........................... La Paz County, Arizona..

    99903 0.8907 0.8908

    0.01 03060........................... Maricopa County, Arizona

    38060 1.0127 1.0287

    1.58 03070........................... Mohave County, Arizona..

    99903 0.9962 0.8908

    -10.58 03080........................... Navajo County, Arizona..

    99903 0.8907 0.8908

    0.01 03090........................... Pima County, Arizona....

    46060 0.9007 0.9202

    2.16 03100........................... Pinal County, Arizona...

    38060 1.0127 1.0287

    1.58 03110........................... Santa Cruz County,

    99903 0.8907 0.8908

    0.01 Arizona. 03120........................... Yavapai County, Arizona.

    39140 0.9457 0.9836

    4.01 03130........................... Yuma County, Arizona....

    49740 0.9126 0.9109

    -0.19 04000........................... Arkansas County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04010........................... Ashley County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04020........................... Baxter County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04030........................... Benton County, Arkansas.

    22220 0.8661 0.8865

    2.36 04040........................... Boone County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04050........................... Bradley County, Arkansas

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04060........................... Calhoun County, Arkansas

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04070........................... Carroll County, Arkansas

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04080........................... Chicot County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04090........................... Clark County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04100........................... Clay County, Arkansas...

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04110........................... Cleburne County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04120........................... Cleveland County,

    38220 0.8212 0.8383

    2.08 Arkansas. 04130........................... Columbia County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04140........................... Conway County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04150........................... Craighead County,

    27860 0.7911 0.7662

    -3.15 Arkansas. 04160........................... Crawford County,

    22900 0.8238 0.7731

    -6.15 Arkansas. 04170........................... Crittenden County,

    32820 0.9407 0.9373

    -0.36 Arkansas. 04180........................... Cross County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04190........................... Dallas County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04200........................... Desha County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04210........................... Drew County, Arkansas...

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04220........................... Faulkner County,

    30780 0.8747 0.8890

    1.63 Arkansas. 04230........................... Franklin County,

    22900 0.7987 0.7731

    -3.21 Arkansas. 04240........................... Fulton County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04250........................... Garland County, Arkansas

    26300 0.8375 0.8782

    4.86 04260........................... Grant County, Arkansas..

    30780 0.8246 0.8890

    7.81 04270........................... Greene County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04280........................... Hempstead County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04290........................... Hot Spring County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04300........................... Howard County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04310........................... Independence County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas.

    [[Page 65961]]

    04320........................... Izard County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04330........................... Jackson County, Arkansas

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04340........................... Jefferson County,

    38220 0.8680 0.8383

    -3.42 Arkansas. 04350........................... Johnson County, Arkansas

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04360........................... Lafayette County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04370........................... Lawrence County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04380........................... Lee County, Arkansas....

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04390........................... Lincoln County, Arkansas

    38220 0.8212 0.8383

    2.08 04400........................... Little River County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04410........................... Logan County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04420........................... Lonoke County, Arkansas.

    30780 0.8747 0.8890

    1.63 04430........................... Madison County, Arkansas

    22220 0.8203 0.8865

    8.07 04440........................... Marion County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04450........................... Miller County, Arkansas.

    45500 0.8283 0.8104

    -2.16 04460........................... Mississippi County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04470........................... Monroe County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04480........................... Montgomery County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04490........................... Nevada County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04500........................... Newton County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04510........................... Ouachita County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04520........................... Perry County, Arkansas..

    30780 0.8246 0.8890

    7.81 04530........................... Phillips County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04540........................... Pike County, Arkansas...

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04550........................... Poinsett County,

    27860 0.7828 0.7662

    -2.12 Arkansas. 04560........................... Polk County, Arkansas...

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04570........................... Pope County, Arkansas...

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04580........................... Prairie County, Arkansas

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04590........................... Pulaski County, Arkansas

    30780 0.8747 0.8890

    1.63 04600........................... Randolph County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04610........................... St Francis County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04620........................... Saline County, Arkansas.

    30780 0.8747 0.8890

    1.63 04630........................... Scott County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04640........................... Searcy County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04650........................... Sebastian County,

    22900 0.8238 0.7731

    -6.15 Arkansas. 04660........................... Sevier County, Arkansas.

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04670........................... Sharp County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04680........................... Stone County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04690........................... Union County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04700........................... Van Buren County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04710........................... Washington County,

    22220 0.8661 0.8865

    2.36 Arkansas. 04720........................... White County, Arkansas..

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 04730........................... Woodruff County,

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 Arkansas. 04740........................... Yell County, Arkansas...

    99904 0.7605 0.7307

    -3.92 05000........................... Alameda County,

    36084 1.5346 1.5819

    3.08 California. 05010........................... Alpine County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05020........................... Amador County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05030........................... Butte County, California

    17020 1.0511 1.1053

    5.16 05040........................... Calaveras County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05050........................... Colusa County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05060........................... Contra Costa County,

    36084 1.5346 1.5819

    3.08 California. 05070........................... Del Norte County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05080........................... Eldorado County,

    40900 1.3056 1.3372

    2.42 California. 05090........................... Fresno County,

    23420 1.0483 1.0943

    4.39 California. 05100........................... Glenn County, California

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 05110........................... Humboldt County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05120........................... Imperial County,

    20940 0.9841 0.9076

    -7.77 California. 05130........................... Inyo County, California.

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 05140........................... Kern County, California.

    12540 1.0470 1.0725

    2.44 05150........................... Kings County, California

    25260 1.0406 1.0282

    -1.19 05160........................... Lake County, California.

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 05170........................... Lassen County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05200........................... Los Angeles County,

    31084 1.1783 1.1760

    -0.20 California. 05210........................... Los Angeles County,

    31084 1.1783 1.1760

    -0.20 California. 05300........................... Madera County,

    31460 0.9571 0.8154

    -14.81 California. 05310........................... Marin County, California

    41884 1.4994 1.5165

    1.14 05320........................... Mariposa County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05330........................... Mendocino County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05340........................... Merced County,

    32900 1.1109 1.1471

    3.26 California.

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    05350........................... Modoc County, California

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 05360........................... Mono County, California.

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 05370........................... Monterey County,

    41500 1.4128 1.4337

    1.48 California. 05380........................... Napa County, California.

    34900 1.3313 1.3374

    0.46 05390........................... Nevada County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05400........................... Orange County,

    42044 1.1559 1.1473

    -0.74 California. 05410........................... Placer County,

    40900 1.3056 1.3372

    2.42 California. 05420........................... Plumas County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05430........................... Riverside County,

    40140 1.1027 1.0904

    -1.12 California. 05440........................... Sacramento County,

    40900 1.3056 1.3372

    2.42 California. 05450........................... San Benito County,

    41940 1.2937 1.5543

    20.14 California. 05460........................... San Bernardino County,

    40140 1.1027 1.0904

    -1.12 California. 05470........................... San Diego County,

    41740 1.1413 1.1354

    -0.52 California. 05480........................... San Francisco County,

    41884 1.4994 1.5165

    1.14 California. 05490........................... San Joaquin County,

    44700 1.1307 1.1442

    1.19 California. 05500........................... San Luis Obispo County,

    42020 1.1349 1.1598

    2.19 California. 05510........................... San Mateo County,

    41884 1.4994 1.5165

    1.14 California. 05520........................... Santa Barbara County,

    42060 1.1694 1.1091

    -5.16 California. 05530........................... Santa Clara County,

    41940 1.5109 1.5543

    2.87 California. 05540........................... Santa Cruz County,

    42100 1.5166 1.5457

    1.92 California. 05550........................... Shasta County,

    39820 1.2203 1.3198

    8.15 California. 05560........................... Sierra County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05570........................... Siskiyou County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05580........................... Solano County,

    46700 1.4460 1.5137

    4.68 California. 05590........................... Sonoma County,

    42220 1.3493 1.4464

    7.20 California. 05600........................... Stanislaus County,

    33700 1.1885 1.1729

    -1.31 California. 05610........................... Sutter County,

    49700 1.0921 1.0730

    -1.75 California. 05620........................... Tehama County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05630........................... Trinity County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05640........................... Tulare County,

    47300 1.0123 0.9968

    -1.53 California. 05650........................... Tuolumne County,

    99905 1.0915 1.1454

    4.94 California. 05660........................... Ventura County,

    37100 1.1622 1.1546

    -0.65 California. 05670........................... Yolo County, California.

    40900 1.1460 1.3372

    16.68 05680........................... Yuba County, California.

    49700 1.0921 1.0730

    -1.75 06000........................... Adams County, Colorado..

    19740 1.0723 1.0930

    1.93 06010........................... Alamosa County, Colorado

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06020........................... Arapahoe County,

    19740 1.0723 1.0930

    1.93 Colorado. 06030........................... Archuleta County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06040........................... Baca County, Colorado...

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06050........................... Bent County, Colorado...

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06060........................... Boulder County, Colorado

    14500 0.9734 1.0350

    6.33 06070........................... Chaffee County, Colorado

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06080........................... Cheyenne County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06090........................... Clear Creek County,

    19740 1.0052 1.0930

    8.73 Colorado. 06100........................... Conejos County, Colorado

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06110........................... Costilla County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06120........................... Crowley County, Colorado

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06130........................... Custer County, Colorado.

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06140........................... Delta County, Colorado..

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06150........................... Denver County, Colorado.

    19740 1.0723 1.0930

    1.93 06160........................... Dolores County, Colorado

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06170........................... Douglas County, Colorado

    19740 1.0723 1.0930

    1.93 06180........................... Eagle County, Colorado..

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06190........................... Elbert County, Colorado.

    19740 1.0052 1.0930

    8.73 06200........................... El Paso County, Colorado

    17820 0.9468 0.9701

    2.46 06210........................... Fremont County, Colorado

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06220........................... Garfield County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06230........................... Gilpin County, Colorado.

    19740 1.0052 1.0930

    8.73 06240........................... Grand County, Colorado..

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06250........................... Gunnison County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06260........................... Hinsdale County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06270........................... Huerfano County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06280........................... Jackson County, Colorado

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06290........................... Jefferson County,

    19740 1.0723 1.0930

    1.93 Colorado. 06300........................... Kiowa County, Colorado..

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06310........................... Kit Carson County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06320........................... Lake County, Colorado...

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06330........................... La Plata County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado.

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    06340........................... Larimer County, Colorado

    22660 1.0122 0.9544

    -5.71 06350........................... Las Animas County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06360........................... Lincoln County, Colorado

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06370........................... Logan County, Colorado..

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06380........................... Mesa County, Colorado...

    24300 0.9550 0.9668

    1.24 06390........................... Mineral County, Colorado

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06400........................... Moffat County, Colorado.

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06410........................... Montezuma County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06420........................... Montrose County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06430........................... Morgan County, Colorado.

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06440........................... Otero County, Colorado..

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06450........................... Ouray County, Colorado..

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06460........................... Park County, Colorado...

    19740 1.0052 1.0930

    8.73 06470........................... Phillips County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06480........................... Pitkin County, Colorado.

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06490........................... Prowers County, Colorado

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06500........................... Pueblo County, Colorado.

    39380 0.8623 0.8753

    1.51 06510........................... Rio Blanco County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06520........................... Rio Grande County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06530........................... Routt County, Colorado..

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06540........................... Saguache County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06550........................... San Juan County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06560........................... San Miguel County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06570........................... Sedgwick County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06580........................... Summit County, Colorado.

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06590........................... Teller County, Colorado.

    17820 0.9424 0.9701

    2.94 06600........................... Washington County,

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 Colorado. 06610........................... Weld County, Colorado...

    24540 0.9570 0.9602

    0.33 06620........................... Yuma County, Colorado...

    99906 0.9380 0.9325

    -0.59 06630........................... Broomfield County,

    19740 1.0723 1.0930

    1.93 Colorado. 07000........................... Fairfield County,

    14860 1.2394 1.2659

    2.14 Connecticut. 07010........................... Hartford County,

    25540 1.1073 1.0894

    -1.62 Connecticut. 07020........................... Litchfield County,

    25540 1.1073 1.0894

    -1.62 Connecticut. 07030........................... Middlesex County,

    25540 1.1073 1.0894

    -1.62 Connecticut. 07040........................... New Haven County,

    35300 1.2042 1.1953

    -0.74 Connecticut. 07050........................... New London County,

    35980 1.1345 1.1932

    5.17 Connecticut. 07060........................... Tolland County,

    25540 1.1073 1.0894

    -1.62 Connecticut. 07070........................... Windham County,

    99907 1.1730 1.1709

    -0.18 Connecticut. 08000........................... Kent County, Delaware...

    20100 0.9776 0.9847

    0.73 08010........................... New Castle County,

    48864 1.0499 1.0684

    1.76 Delaware. 08020........................... Sussex County, Delaware.

    99908 0.9579 0.9705

    1.32 09000........................... Washington DC County,

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Dist Of Col. 10000........................... Alachua County, Florida.

    23540 0.9388 0.9277

    -1.18 10010........................... Baker County, Florida...

    27260 0.8984 0.9165

    2.01 10020........................... Bay County, Florida.....

    37460 0.8005 0.8027

    0.27 10030........................... Bradford County, Florida

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10040........................... Brevard County, Florida.

    37340 0.9839 0.9443

    -4.02 10050........................... Broward County, Florida.

    22744 1.0432 1.0133

    -2.87 10060........................... Calhoun County, Florida.

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10070........................... Charlotte County,

    39460 0.9255 0.9405

    1.62 Florida. 10080........................... Citrus County, Florida..

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10090........................... Clay County, Florida....

    27260 0.9295 0.9165

    -1.40 10100........................... Collier County, Florida.

    34940 1.0139 0.9941

    -1.95 10110........................... Columbia County, Florida

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10120........................... Dade County, Florida....

    33124 0.9750 0.9812

    0.64 10130........................... De Soto County, Florida.

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10140........................... Dixie County, Florida...

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10150........................... Duval County, Florida...

    27260 0.9295 0.9165

    -1.40 10160........................... Escambia County, Florida

    37860 0.8096 0.8000

    -1.19 10170........................... Flagler County, Florida.

    99910 0.8947 0.8594

    -3.95 10180........................... Franklin County, Florida

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10190........................... Gadsden County, Florida.

    45220 0.8688 0.8942

    2.92 10200........................... Gilchrist County,

    23540 0.9033 0.9277

    2.70 Florida. 10210........................... Glades County, Florida..

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10220........................... Gulf County, Florida....

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10230........................... Hamilton County, Florida

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10240........................... Hardee County, Florida..

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10250........................... Hendry County, Florida..

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34

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    10260........................... Hernando County, Florida

    45300 0.9233 0.9144

    -0.96 10270........................... Highlands County,

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 Florida. 10280........................... Hillsborough County,

    45300 0.9233 0.9144

    -0.96 Florida. 10290........................... Holmes County, Florida..

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10300........................... Indian River County,

    42680 0.9056 0.9573

    5.71 Florida. 10310........................... Jackson County, Florida.

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10320........................... Jefferson County,

    45220 0.8683 0.8942

    2.98 Florida. 10330........................... Lafayette County,

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 Florida. 10340........................... Lake County, Florida....

    36740 0.9464 0.9452

    -0.13 10350........................... Lee County, Florida.....

    15980 0.9356 0.9342

    -0.15 10360........................... Leon County, Florida....

    45220 0.8688 0.8942

    2.92 10370........................... Levy County, Florida....

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10380........................... Liberty County, Florida.

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10390........................... Madison County, Florida.

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10400........................... Manatee County, Florida.

    42260 0.9639 0.9868

    2.38 10410........................... Marion County, Florida..

    36100 0.8925 0.8867

    -0.65 10420........................... Martin County, Florida..

    38940 1.0123 0.9833

    -2.86 10430........................... Monroe County, Florida..

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10440........................... Nassau County, Florida..

    27260 0.9295 0.9165

    -1.40 10450........................... Okaloosa County, Florida

    23020 0.8872 0.8643

    -2.58 10460........................... Okeechobee County,

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 Florida. 10470........................... Orange County, Florida..

    36740 0.9464 0.9452

    -0.13 10480........................... Osceola County, Florida.

    36740 0.9464 0.9452

    -0.13 10490........................... Palm Beach County,

    48424 1.0067 0.9649

    -4.15 Florida. 10500........................... Pasco County, Florida...

    45300 0.9233 0.9144

    -0.96 10510........................... Pinellas County, Florida

    45300 0.9233 0.9144

    -0.96 10520........................... Polk County, Florida....

    29460 0.8912 0.8879

    -0.37 10530........................... Putnam County, Florida..

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10540........................... Johns County, Florida...

    27260 0.9295 0.9165

    -1.40 10550........................... St Lucie County, Florida

    38940 1.0123 0.9833

    -2.86 10560........................... Santa Rosa County,

    37860 0.8096 0.8000

    -1.19 Florida. 10570........................... Sarasota County, Florida

    42260 0.9639 0.9868

    2.38 10580........................... Seminole County, Florida

    36740 0.9464 0.9452

    -0.13 10590........................... Sumter County, Florida..

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10600........................... Suwannee County, Florida

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10610........................... Taylor County, Florida..

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10620........................... Union County, Florida...

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10630........................... Volusia County, Florida.

    19660 0.9312 0.9263

    -0.53 10640........................... Wakulla County, Florida.

    45220 0.8683 0.8942

    2.98 10650........................... Walton County, Florida..

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 10660........................... Washington County,

    99910 0.8623 0.8594

    -0.34 Florida. 11000........................... Appling County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11010........................... Atkinson County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11011........................... Bacon County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11020........................... Baker County, Georgia...

    10500 0.8397 0.8991

    7.07 11030........................... Baldwin County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11040........................... Banks County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11050........................... Barrow County, Georgia..

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11060........................... Bartow County, Georgia..

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11070........................... Ben Hill County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11080........................... Berrien County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11090........................... Bibb County, Georgia....

    31420 0.9360 0.9519

    1.70 11100........................... Bleckley County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11110........................... Brantley County, Georgia

    15260 0.8739 1.0164

    16.31 11120........................... Brooks County, Georgia..

    46660 0.8516 0.8369

    -1.73 11130........................... Bryan County, Georgia...

    42340 0.9461 0.9351

    -1.16 11140........................... Bulloch County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11150........................... Burke County, Georgia...

    12260 0.8957 0.9667

    7.93 11160........................... Butts County, Georgia...

    12060 0.8980 0.9762

    8.71 11161........................... Calhoun County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11170........................... Camden County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11180........................... Candler County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11190........................... Carroll County, Georgia.

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11200........................... Catoosa County, Georgia.

    16860 0.9088 0.8948

    -1.54 11210........................... Charlton County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11220........................... Chatham County, Georgia.

    42340 0.9461 0.9351

    -1.16 11230........................... Chattahoochee County,

    17980 0.8560 0.8239

    -3.75 Georgia. 11240........................... Chattooga County,

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 Georgia.

    [[Page 65965]]

    11250........................... Cherokee County, Georgia

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11260........................... Clarke County, Georgia..

    12020 0.9855 0.9856

    0.01 11270........................... Clay County, Georgia....

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11280........................... Clayton County, Georgia.

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11281........................... Clinch County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11290........................... Cobb County, Georgia....

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11291........................... Coffee County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11300........................... Colquitt County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11310........................... Columbia County, Georgia

    12260 0.9778 0.9667

    -1.14 11311........................... Cook County, Georgia....

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11320........................... Coweta County, Georgia..

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11330........................... Crawford County, Georgia

    31420 0.8805 0.9519

    8.11 11340........................... Crisp County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11341........................... Dade County, Georgia....

    16860 0.9088 0.8948

    -1.54 11350........................... Dawson County, Georgia..

    12060 0.8980 0.9762

    8.71 11360........................... Decatur County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11370........................... De Kalb County, Georgia.

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11380........................... Dodge County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11381........................... Dooly County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11390........................... Dougherty County,

    10500 0.8628 0.8991

    4.21 Georgia. 11400........................... Douglas County, Georgia.

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11410........................... Early County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11420........................... Echols County, Georgia..

    46660 0.8516 0.8369

    -1.73 11421........................... Effingham County,

    42340 0.9461 0.9351

    -1.16 Georgia. 11430........................... Elbert County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11440........................... Emanuel County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11441........................... Evans County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11450........................... Fannin County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11451........................... Fayette County, Georgia.

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11460........................... Floyd County, Georgia...

    40660 0.8790 0.9193

    4.58 11461........................... Forsyth County, Georgia.

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11462........................... Franklin County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11470........................... Fulton County, Georgia..

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11471........................... Gilmer County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11480........................... Glascock County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11490........................... Glynn County, Georgia...

    15260 0.8739 1.0164

    16.31 11500........................... Gordon County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11510........................... Grady County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11520........................... Greene County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11530........................... Gwinnett County, Georgia

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11540........................... Habersham County,

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 Georgia. 11550........................... Hall County, Georgia....

    23580 0.8520 0.8958

    5.14 11560........................... Hancock County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11570........................... Haralson County, Georgia

    12060 0.8980 0.9762

    8.71 11580........................... Harris County, Georgia..

    17980 0.8560 0.8239

    -3.75 11581........................... Hart County, Georgia....

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11590........................... Heard County, Georgia...

    12060 0.8980 0.9762

    8.71 11591........................... Henry County, Georgia...

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11600........................... Houston County, Georgia.

    47580 0.8961 0.8380

    -6.48 11601........................... Irwin County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11610........................... Jackson County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11611........................... Jasper County, Georgia..

    12060 0.8980 0.9762

    8.71 11612........................... Jeff Davis County,

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 Georgia. 11620........................... Jefferson County,

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 Georgia. 11630........................... Jenkins County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11640........................... Johnson County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11650........................... Jones County, Georgia...

    31420 0.9360 0.9519

    1.70 11651........................... Lamar County, Georgia...

    12060 0.8980 0.9762

    8.71 11652........................... Lanier County, Georgia..

    46660 0.8516 0.8369

    -1.73 11660........................... Laurens County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11670........................... Lee County, Georgia.....

    10500 0.8628 0.8991

    4.21 11680........................... Liberty County, Georgia.

    25980 0.8973 0.9178

    2.28 11690........................... Lincoln County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11691........................... Long County, Georgia....

    25980 0.8973 0.9178

    2.28 11700........................... Lowndes County, Georgia.

    46660 0.8516 0.8369

    -1.73 11701........................... Lumpkin County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11702........................... Mc Duffie County,

    12260 0.9778 0.9667

    -1.14 Georgia. 11703........................... Mc Intosh County,

    15260 0.8739 1.0164

    16.31 Georgia.

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    11710........................... Macon County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11720........................... Madison County, Georgia.

    12020 0.9855 0.9856

    0.01 11730........................... Marion County, Georgia..

    17980 0.8363 0.8239

    -1.48 11740........................... Meriwether County,

    12060 0.8980 0.9762

    8.71 Georgia. 11741........................... Miller County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11750........................... Mitchell County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11760........................... Monroe County, Georgia..

    31420 0.8805 0.9519

    8.11 11770........................... Montgomery County,

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 Georgia. 11771........................... Morgan County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11772........................... Murray County, Georgia..

    19140 0.8623 0.9093

    5.45 11780........................... Muscogee County, Georgia

    17980 0.8560 0.8239

    -3.75 11790........................... Newton County, Georgia..

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11800........................... Oconee County, Georgia..

    12020 0.9855 0.9856

    0.01 11801........................... Oglethorpe County,

    12020 0.9011 0.9856

    9.38 Georgia. 11810........................... Paulding County, Georgia

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11811........................... Peach County, Georgia...

    99911 0.8470 0.7593

    -10.35 11812........................... Pickens County, Georgia.

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11820........................... Pierce County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11821........................... Pike County, Georgia....

    12060 0.8980 0.9762

    8.71 11830........................... Polk County, Georgia....

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11831........................... Pulaski County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11832........................... Putnam County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11833........................... Quitman County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11834........................... Rabun County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11835........................... Randolph County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11840........................... Richmond County, Georgia

    12260 0.9778 0.9667

    -1.14 11841........................... Rockdale County, Georgia

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11842........................... Schley County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11850........................... Screven County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11851........................... Seminole County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11860........................... Spalding County, Georgia

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11861........................... Stephens County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11862........................... Stewart County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11870........................... Sumter County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11880........................... Talbot County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11881........................... Taliaferro County,

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 Georgia. 11882........................... Tattnall County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11883........................... Taylor County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11884........................... Telfair County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11885........................... Terrell County, Georgia.

    10500 0.8397 0.8991

    7.07 11890........................... Thomas County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11900........................... Tift County, Georgia....

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11901........................... Toombs County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11902........................... Towns County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11903........................... Treutlen County, Georgia

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11910........................... Troup County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11911........................... Turner County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11912........................... Twiggs County, Georgia..

    31420 0.9360 0.9519

    1.70 11913........................... Union County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11920........................... Upson County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11921........................... Walker County, Georgia..

    16860 0.9088 0.8948

    -1.54 11930........................... Walton County, Georgia..

    12060 0.9793 0.9762

    -0.32 11940........................... Ware County, Georgia....

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11941........................... Warren County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11950........................... Washington County,

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 Georgia. 11960........................... Wayne County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11961........................... Webster County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11962........................... Wheeler County, Georgia.

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11963........................... White County, Georgia...

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11970........................... Whitfield County,

    19140 0.8623 0.9093

    5.45 Georgia. 11971........................... Wilcox County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11972........................... Wilkes County, Georgia..

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 11973........................... Wilkinson County,

    99911 0.7914 0.7593

    -4.06 Georgia. 11980........................... Worth County, Georgia...

    10500 0.8397 0.8991

    7.07 12005........................... Kalawao County, Hawaii..

    99912 1.0551 1.0448

    -0.98 12010........................... Hawaii County, Hawaii...

    99912 1.0551 1.0448

    -0.98 12020........................... Honolulu County, Hawaii.

    26180 1.1214 1.1096

    -1.05 12040........................... Kauai County, Hawaii....

    99912 1.0551 1.0448

    -0.98

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    12050........................... Maui County, Hawaii.....

    99912 1.0551 1.0448

    -0.98 13000........................... Ada County, Idaho.......

    14260 0.9052 0.9401

    3.86 13010........................... Adams County, Idaho.....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13020........................... Bannock County, Idaho...

    38540 0.9351 0.9400

    0.52 13030........................... Bear Lake County, Idaho.

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13040........................... Benewah County, Idaho...

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13050........................... Bingham County, Idaho...

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13060........................... Blaine County, Idaho....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13070........................... Boise County, Idaho.....

    14260 0.9075 0.9401

    3.59 13080........................... Bonner County, Idaho....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13090........................... Bonneville County, Idaho

    26820 0.9259 0.9088

    -1.85 13100........................... Boundary County, Idaho..

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13110........................... Butte County, Idaho.....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13120........................... Camas County, Idaho.....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13130........................... Canyon County, Idaho....

    14260 0.9052 0.9401

    3.86 13140........................... Caribou County, Idaho...

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13150........................... Cassia County, Idaho....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13160........................... Clark County, Idaho.....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13170........................... Clearwater County, Idaho

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13180........................... Custer County, Idaho....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13190........................... Elmore County, Idaho....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13200........................... Franklin County, Idaho..

    30860 0.9131 0.9022

    -1.19 13210........................... Fremont County, Idaho...

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13220........................... Gem County, Idaho.......

    14260 0.9075 0.9401

    3.59 13230........................... Gooding County, Idaho...

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13240........................... Idaho County, Idaho.....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13250........................... Jefferson County, Idaho.

    26820 0.9259 0.9088

    -1.85 13260........................... Jerome County, Idaho....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13270........................... Kootenai County, Idaho..

    17660 0.9372 0.9344

    -0.30 13280........................... Latah County, Idaho.....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13290........................... Lemhi County, Idaho.....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13300........................... Lewis County, Idaho.....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13310........................... Lincoln County, Idaho...

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13320........................... Madison County, Idaho...

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13330........................... Minidoka County, Idaho..

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13340........................... Nez Perce County, Idaho.

    30300 0.9492 0.9853

    3.80 13350........................... Oneida County, Idaho....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13360........................... Owyhee County, Idaho....

    14260 0.9075 0.9401

    3.59 13370........................... Payette County, Idaho...

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13380........................... Power County, Idaho.....

    38540 0.9224 0.9400

    1.91 13390........................... Shoshone County, Idaho..

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13400........................... Teton County, Idaho.....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13410........................... Twin Falls County, Idaho

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13420........................... Valley County, Idaho....

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 13430........................... Washington County, Idaho

    99913 0.8567 0.8120

    -5.22 14000........................... Adams County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14010........................... Alexander County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14020........................... Bond County, Illinois...

    41180 0.8628 0.9005

    4.37 14030........................... Boone County, Illinois..

    40420 0.9984 0.9989

    0.05 14040........................... Brown County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14050........................... Bureau County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14060........................... Calhoun County, Illinois

    41180 0.8628 0.9005

    4.37 14070........................... Carroll County, Illinois

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14080........................... Cass County, Illinois...

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14090........................... Champaign County,

    16580 0.9594 0.9644

    0.52 Illinois. 14100........................... Christian County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14110........................... Clark County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14120........................... Clay County, Illinois...

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14130........................... Clinton County, Illinois

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 14140........................... Coles County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14141........................... Cook County, Illinois...

    16974 1.0787 1.0751

    -0.33 14150........................... Crawford County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14160........................... Cumberland County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14170........................... De Kalb County, Illinois

    16974 1.0787 1.0751

    -0.33 14180........................... De Witt County, Illinois

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14190........................... Douglas County, Illinois

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14250........................... Du Page County, Illinois

    16974 1.0787 1.0751

    -0.33 14310........................... Edgar County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41

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    14320........................... Edwards County, Illinois

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14330........................... Effingham County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14340........................... Fayette County, Illinois

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14350........................... Ford County, Illinois...

    16580 0.8948 0.9644

    7.78 14360........................... Franklin County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14370........................... Fulton County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14380........................... Gallatin County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14390........................... Greene County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14400........................... Grundy County, Illinois.

    16974 1.0787 1.0751

    -0.33 14410........................... Hamilton County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14420........................... Hancock County, Illinois

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14421........................... Hardin County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14440........................... Henderson County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14450........................... Henry County, Illinois..

    19340 0.8724 0.8846

    1.40 14460........................... Iroquois County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14470........................... Jackson County, Illinois

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14480........................... Jasper County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14490........................... Jefferson County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14500........................... Jersey County, Illinois.

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 14510........................... Jo Daviess County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14520........................... Johnson County, Illinois

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14530........................... Kane County, Illinois...

    16974 1.0787 1.0751

    -0.33 14540........................... Kankakee County,

    28100 1.0721 1.0083

    -5.95 Illinois. 14550........................... Kendall County, Illinois

    16974 1.0787 1.0751

    -0.33 14560........................... Knox County, Illinois...

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14570........................... Lake County, Illinois...

    29404 1.0606 1.0570

    -0.34 14580........................... La Salle County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14590........................... Lawrence County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14600........................... Lee County, Illinois....

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14610........................... Livingston County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14620........................... Logan County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14630........................... Mc Donough County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14640........................... Mc Henry County,

    16974 1.0787 1.0751

    -0.33 Illinois. 14650........................... Mclean County, Illinois.

    14060 0.9075 0.8944

    -1.44 14660........................... Macon County, Illinois..

    19500 0.8067 0.8172

    1.30 14670........................... Macoupin County,

    41180 0.8628 0.9005

    4.37 Illinois. 14680........................... Madison County, Illinois

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 14690........................... Marion County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14700........................... Marshall County,

    37900 0.8586 0.8982

    4.61 Illinois. 14710........................... Mason County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14720........................... Massac County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14730........................... Menard County, Illinois.

    44100 0.8792 0.8890

    1.11 14740........................... Mercer County, Illinois.

    19340 0.8513 0.8846

    3.91 14750........................... Monroe County, Illinois.

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 14760........................... Montgomery County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14770........................... Morgan County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14780........................... Moultrie County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14790........................... Ogle County, Illinois...

    99914 0.9128 0.8320

    -8.85 14800........................... Peoria County, Illinois.

    37900 0.8870 0.8982

    1.26 14810........................... Perry County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14820........................... Piatt County, Illinois..

    16580 0.8948 0.9644

    7.78 14830........................... Pike County, Illinois...

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14831........................... Pope County, Illinois...

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14850........................... Pulaski County, Illinois

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14860........................... Putnam County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14870........................... Randolph County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14880........................... Richland County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14890........................... Rock Island County,

    19340 0.8724 0.8846

    1.40 Illinois. 14900........................... St Clair County,

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 Illinois. 14910........................... Saline County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14920........................... Sangamon County,

    44100 0.8792 0.8890

    1.11 Illinois. 14921........................... Schuyler County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14940........................... Scott County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14950........................... Shelby County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14960........................... Stark County, Illinois..

    37900 0.8586 0.8982

    4.61 14970........................... Stephenson County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14980........................... Tazewell County,

    37900 0.8870 0.8982

    1.26 Illinois. 14981........................... Union County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41

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    14982........................... Vermilion County,

    19180 0.8665 0.9266

    6.94 Illinois. 14983........................... Wabash County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14984........................... Warren County, Illinois.

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14985........................... Washington County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14986........................... Wayne County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14987........................... White County, Illinois..

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 14988........................... Whiteside County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14989........................... Will County, Illinois...

    16974 1.0787 1.0751

    -0.33 14990........................... Williamson County,

    99914 0.8286 0.8320

    0.41 Illinois. 14991........................... Winnebago County,

    40420 0.9984 0.9989

    0.05 Illinois. 14992........................... Woodford County,

    37900 0.8870 0.8982

    1.26 Illinois. 15000........................... Adams County, Indiana...

    99915 0.9165 0.8538

    -6.84 15010........................... Allen County, Indiana...

    23060 0.9750 0.9517

    -2.39 15020........................... Bartholomew County,

    18020 0.9164 0.9318

    1.68 Indiana. 15030........................... Benton County, Indiana..

    29140 0.8738 0.8931

    2.21 15040........................... Blackford County,

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 Indiana. 15050........................... Boone County, Indiana...

    26900 0.9893 0.9895

    0.02 15060........................... Brown County, Indiana...

    26900 0.9330 0.9895

    6.06 15070........................... Carroll County, Indiana.

    29140 0.8738 0.8931

    2.21 15080........................... Cass County, Indiana....

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15090........................... Clark County, Indiana...

    31140 0.9272 0.9118

    -1.66 15100........................... Clay County, Indiana....

    45460 0.8321 0.8765

    5.34 15110........................... Clinton County, Indiana.

    99915 0.8680 0.8538

    -1.64 15120........................... Crawford County, Indiana

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15130........................... Daviess County, Indiana.

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15140........................... Dearborn County, Indiana

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 15150........................... Decatur County, Indiana.

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15160........................... De Kalb County, Indiana.

    99915 0.9165 0.8538

    -6.84 15170........................... Delaware County, Indiana

    34620 0.8930 0.8562

    -4.12 15180........................... Dubois County, Indiana..

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15190........................... Elkhart County, Indiana.

    21140 0.9627 0.9426

    -2.09 15200........................... Fayette County, Indiana.

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15210........................... Floyd County, Indiana...

    31140 0.9272 0.9118

    -1.66 15220........................... Fountain County, Indiana

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15230........................... Franklin County, Indiana

    17140 0.9177 0.9601

    4.62 15240........................... Fulton County, Indiana..

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15250........................... Gibson County, Indiana..

    21780 0.8726 0.9071

    3.95 15260........................... Grant County, Indiana...

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15270........................... Greene County, Indiana..

    14020 0.8593 0.8533

    -0.70 15280........................... Hamilton County, Indiana

    26900 0.9893 0.9895

    0.02 15290........................... Hancock County, Indiana.

    26900 0.9893 0.9895

    0.02 15300........................... Harrison County, Indiana

    31140 0.9272 0.9118

    -1.66 15310........................... Hendricks County,

    26900 0.9893 0.9895

    0.02 Indiana. 15320........................... Henry County, Indiana...

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15330........................... Howard County, Indiana..

    29020 0.9508 0.9669

    1.69 15340........................... Huntington County,

    99915 0.9165 0.8538

    -6.84 Indiana. 15350........................... Jackson County, Indiana.

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15360........................... Jasper County, Indiana..

    23844 0.9067 0.9334

    2.94 15370........................... Jay County, Indiana.....

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15380........................... Jefferson County,

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 Indiana. 15390........................... Jennings County, Indiana

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15400........................... Johnson County, Indiana.

    26900 0.9893 0.9895

    0.02 15410........................... Knox County, Indiana....

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15420........................... Kosciusko County,

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 Indiana. 15430........................... Lagrange County, Indiana

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15440........................... Lake County, Indiana....

    23844 0.9395 0.9334

    -0.65 15450........................... La Porte County, Indiana

    33140 0.9069 0.9118

    0.54 15460........................... Lawrence County, Indiana

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15470........................... Madison County, Indiana.

    11300 0.9226 0.8681

    -5.91 15480........................... Marion County, Indiana..

    26900 0.9893 0.9895

    0.02 15490........................... Marshall County, Indiana

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15500........................... Martin County, Indiana..

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15510........................... Miami County, Indiana...

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15520........................... Monroe County, Indiana..

    14020 0.8447 0.8533

    1.02 15530........................... Montgomery County,

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 Indiana. 15540........................... Morgan County, Indiana..

    26900 0.9893 0.9895

    0.02 15550........................... Newton County, Indiana..

    23844 0.9067 0.9334

    2.94 15560........................... Noble County, Indiana...

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66

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    15570........................... Ohio County, Indiana....

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 15580........................... Orange County, Indiana..

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15590........................... Owen County, Indiana....

    14020 0.8593 0.8533

    -0.70 15600........................... Parke County, Indiana...

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15610........................... Perry County, Indiana...

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15620........................... Pike County, Indiana....

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15630........................... Porter County, Indiana..

    23844 0.9395 0.9334

    -0.65 15640........................... Posey County, Indiana...

    21780 0.8713 0.9071

    4.11 15650........................... Pulaski County, Indiana.

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15660........................... Putnam County, Indiana..

    26900 0.9330 0.9895

    6.06 15670........................... Randolph County, Indiana

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15680........................... Ripley County, Indiana..

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15690........................... Rush County, Indiana....

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15700........................... St Joseph County,

    43780 0.9788 0.9842

    0.55 Indiana. 15710........................... Scott County, Indiana...

    99915 0.8959 0.8538

    -4.70 15720........................... Shelby County, Indiana..

    26900 0.9893 0.9895

    0.02 15730........................... Spencer County, Indiana.

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15740........................... Starke County, Indiana..

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15750........................... Steuben County, Indiana.

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15760........................... Sullivan County, Indiana

    45460 0.8522 0.8765

    2.85 15770........................... Switzerland County,

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 Indiana. 15780........................... Tippecanoe County,

    29140 0.8736 0.8931

    2.23 Indiana. 15790........................... Tipton County, Indiana..

    29020 0.9508 0.9669

    1.69 15800........................... Union County, Indiana...

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15810........................... Vanderburgh County,

    21780 0.8713 0.9071

    4.11 Indiana. 15820........................... Vermillion County,

    45460 0.8321 0.8765

    5.34 Indiana. 15830........................... Vigo County, Indiana....

    45460 0.8321 0.8765

    5.34 15840........................... Wabash County, Indiana..

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15850........................... Warren County, Indiana..

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15860........................... Warrick County, Indiana.

    21780 0.8713 0.9071

    4.11 15870........................... Washington County,

    31140 0.8995 0.9118

    1.37 Indiana. 15880........................... Wayne County, Indiana...

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15890........................... Wells County, Indiana...

    23060 0.9750 0.9517

    -2.39 15900........................... White County, Indiana...

    99915 0.8682 0.8538

    -1.66 15910........................... Whitley County, Indiana.

    23060 0.9750 0.9517

    -2.39 16000........................... Adair County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16010........................... Adams County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16020........................... Allamakee County, Iowa..

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16030........................... Appanoose County, Iowa..

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16040........................... Audubon County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16050........................... Benton County, Iowa.....

    16300 0.8710 0.8888

    2.04 16060........................... Black Hawk County, Iowa.

    47940 0.8557 0.8408

    -1.74 16070........................... Boone County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16080........................... Bremer County, Iowa.....

    47940 0.8576 0.8408

    -1.96 16090........................... Buchanan County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16100........................... Buena Vista County, Iowa

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16110........................... Butler County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16120........................... Calhoun County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16130........................... Carroll County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16140........................... Cass County, Iowa.......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16150........................... Cedar County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16160........................... Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16170........................... Cherokee County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16180........................... Chickasaw County, Iowa..

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16190........................... Clarke County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16200........................... Clay County, Iowa.......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16210........................... Clayton County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16220........................... Clinton County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16230........................... Crawford County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16240........................... Dallas County, Iowa.....

    19780 0.9669 0.9214

    -4.71 16250........................... Davis County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16260........................... Decatur County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16270........................... Delaware County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16280........................... Des Moines County, Iowa.

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16290........................... Dickinson County, Iowa..

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16300........................... Dubuque County, Iowa....

    20220 0.9024 0.9133

    1.21 16310........................... Emmet County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16320........................... Fayette County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51

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    16330........................... Floyd County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16340........................... Franklin County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16350........................... Fremont County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16360........................... Greene County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16370........................... Grundy County, Iowa.....

    47940 0.8576 0.8408

    -1.96 16380........................... Guthrie County, Iowa....

    19780 0.9132 0.9214

    0.90 16390........................... Hamilton County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16400........................... Hancock County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16410........................... Hardin County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16420........................... Harrison County, Iowa...

    36540 0.9077 0.9450

    4.11 16430........................... Henry County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16440........................... Howard County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16450........................... Humboldt County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16460........................... Ida County, Iowa........

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16470........................... Iowa County, Iowa.......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16480........................... Jackson County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16490........................... Jasper County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16500........................... Jefferson County, Iowa..

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16510........................... Johnson County, Iowa....

    26980 0.9747 0.9714

    -0.34 16520........................... Jones County, Iowa......

    16300 0.8710 0.8888

    2.04 16530........................... Keokuk County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16540........................... Kossuth County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16550........................... Lee County, Iowa........

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16560........................... Linn County, Iowa.......

    16300 0.8825 0.8888

    0.71 16570........................... Louisa County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16580........................... Lucas County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16590........................... Lyon County, Iowa.......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16600........................... Madison County, Iowa....

    19780 0.9132 0.9214

    0.90 16610........................... Mahaska County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16620........................... Marion County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16630........................... Marshall County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16640........................... Mills County, Iowa......

    36540 0.9077 0.9450

    4.11 16650........................... Mitchell County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16660........................... Monona County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16670........................... Monroe County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16680........................... Montgomery County, Iowa.

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16690........................... Muscatine County, Iowa..

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16700........................... O Brien County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16710........................... Osceola County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16720........................... Page County, Iowa.......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16730........................... Palo Alto County, Iowa..

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16740........................... Plymouth County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16750........................... Pocahontas County, Iowa.

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16760........................... Polk County, Iowa.......

    19780 0.9669 0.9214

    -4.71 16770........................... Pottawattamie County,

    36540 0.9560 0.9450

    -1.15 Iowa. 16780........................... Poweshiek County, Iowa..

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16790........................... Ringgold County, Iowa...

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16800........................... Sac County, Iowa........

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16810........................... Scott County, Iowa......

    19340 0.8724 0.8846

    1.40 16820........................... Shelby County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16830........................... Sioux County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16840........................... Story County, Iowa......

    11180 0.9065 0.9760

    7.67 16850........................... Tama County, Iowa.......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16860........................... Taylor County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16870........................... Union County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16880........................... Van Buren County, Iowa..

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16890........................... Wapello County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16900........................... Warren County, Iowa.....

    19780 0.9669 0.9214

    -4.71 16910........................... Washington County, Iowa.

    26980 0.9171 0.9714

    5.92 16920........................... Wayne County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16930........................... Webster County, Iowa....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16940........................... Winnebago County, Iowa..

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16950........................... Winneshiek County, Iowa.

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16960........................... Woodbury County, Iowa...

    43580 0.9399 0.9200

    -2.12 16970........................... Worth County, Iowa......

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 16980........................... Wright County, Iowa.....

    99916 0.8552 0.8681

    1.51 17000........................... Allen County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17010........................... Anderson County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50

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    17020........................... Atchison County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17030........................... Barber County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17040........................... Barton County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17050........................... Bourbon County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17060........................... Brown County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17070........................... Butler County, Kansas...

    48620 0.9164 0.9063

    -1.10 17080........................... Chase County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17090........................... Chautauqua County,

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 Kansas. 17100........................... Cherokee County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17110........................... Cheyenne County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17120........................... Clark County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17130........................... Clay County, Kansas.....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17140........................... Cloud County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17150........................... Coffey County, Kansas...

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    -0.50 17160........................... Comanche County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17170........................... Cowley County, Kansas...

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    -0.50 17180........................... Crawford County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17190........................... Decatur County, Kansas..

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    -0.50 17200........................... Dickinson County, Kansas

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17210........................... Doniphan County, Kansas.

    41140 0.8780 1.0118

    15.24 17220........................... Douglas County, Kansas..

    29940 0.8537 0.8365

    -2.01 17230........................... Edwards County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17240........................... Elk County, Kansas......

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17250........................... Ellis County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17260........................... Ellsworth County, Kansas

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17270........................... Finney County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17280........................... Ford County, Kansas.....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17290........................... Franklin County, Kansas.

    28140 0.8758 0.9495

    8.42 17300........................... Geary County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17310........................... Gove County, Kansas.....

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    -0.50 17320........................... Graham County, Kansas...

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    -0.50 17330........................... Grant County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17340........................... Gray County, Kansas.....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17350........................... Greeley County, Kansas..

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    -0.50 17360........................... Greenwood County, Kansas

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17370........................... Hamilton County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17380........................... Harper County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17390........................... Harvey County, Kansas...

    48620 0.9164 0.9063

    -1.10 17391........................... Haskell County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17410........................... Hodgeman County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17420........................... Jackson County, Kansas..

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    2.95 17430........................... Jefferson County, Kansas

    45820 0.8480 0.8730

    2.95 17440........................... Jewell County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17450........................... Johnson County, Kansas..

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13 17451........................... Kearny County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17470........................... Kingman County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17480........................... Kiowa County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17490........................... Labette County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17500........................... Lane County, Kansas.....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17510........................... Leavenworth County,

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13 Kansas. 17520........................... Lincoln County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17530........................... Linn County, Kansas.....

    28140 0.8758 0.9495

    8.42 17540........................... Logan County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17550........................... Lyon County, Kansas.....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17560........................... Mc Pherson County,

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 Kansas. 17570........................... Marion County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17580........................... Marshall County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17590........................... Meade County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17600........................... Miami County, Kansas....

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13 17610........................... Mitchell County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17620........................... Montgomery County,

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 Kansas. 17630........................... Morris County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17640........................... Morton County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17650........................... Nemaha County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17660........................... Neosho County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17670........................... Ness County, Kansas.....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17680........................... Norton County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17690........................... Osage County, Kansas....

    45820 0.8480 0.8730

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    17700........................... Osborne County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17710........................... Ottawa County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17720........................... Pawnee County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17730........................... Phillips County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17740........................... Pottawatomie County,

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 Kansas. 17750........................... Pratt County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17760........................... Rawlins County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17770........................... Reno County, Kansas.....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17780........................... Republic County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17790........................... Rice County, Kansas.....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17800........................... Riley County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17810........................... Rooks County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17820........................... Rush County, Kansas.....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17830........................... Russell County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17840........................... Saline County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17841........................... Scott County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17860........................... Sedgwick County, Kansas.

    48620 0.9164 0.9063

    -1.10 17870........................... Seward County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17880........................... Shawnee County, Kansas..

    45820 0.8920 0.8730

    -2.13 17890........................... Sheridan County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17900........................... Sherman County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17910........................... Smith County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17920........................... Stafford County, Kansas.

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17921........................... Stanton County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17940........................... Stevens County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17950........................... Sumner County, Kansas...

    48620 0.8597 0.9063

    5.42 17960........................... Thomas County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17970........................... Trego County, Kansas....

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17980........................... Wabaunsee County, Kansas

    45820 0.8480 0.8730

    2.95 17981........................... Wallace County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17982........................... Washington County,

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 Kansas. 17983........................... Wichita County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17984........................... Wilson County, Kansas...

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17985........................... Woodson County, Kansas..

    99917 0.8038 0.7998

    -0.50 17986........................... Wyandotte County, Kansas

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13 18000........................... Adair County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18010........................... Allen County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18020........................... Anderson County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18030........................... Ballard County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18040........................... Barren County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18050........................... Bath County, Kentucky...

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18060........................... Bell County, Kentucky...

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18070........................... Boone County, Kentucky..

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 18080........................... Bourbon County, Kentucky

    30460 0.9032 0.9181

    1.65 18090........................... Boyd County, Kentucky...

    26580 0.9477 0.8997

    -5.06 18100........................... Boyle County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18110........................... Bracken County, Kentucky

    17140 0.8737 0.9601

    9.89 18120........................... Breathitt County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18130........................... Breckinridge County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18140........................... Bullitt County, Kentucky

    31140 0.9272 0.9118

    -1.66 18150........................... Butler County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18160........................... Caldwell County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18170........................... Calloway County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18180........................... Campbell County,

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 Kentucky. 18190........................... Carlisle County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18191........................... Carroll County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18210........................... Carter County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.8622 0.7768

    -9.90 18220........................... Casey County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18230........................... Christian County,

    17300 0.8284 0.8436

    1.83 Kentucky. 18240........................... Clark County, Kentucky..

    30460 0.9032 0.9181

    1.65 18250........................... Clay County, Kentucky...

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18260........................... Clinton County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18270........................... Crittenden County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18271........................... Cumberland County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18290........................... Daviess County, Kentucky

    36980 0.8780 0.8748

    -0.36 18291........................... Edmonson County,

    14540 0.8035 0.8148

    1.41 Kentucky. 18310........................... Elliott County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18320........................... Estill County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56

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    18330........................... Fayette County, Kentucky

    30460 0.9032 0.9181

    1.65 18340........................... Fleming County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18350........................... Floyd County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18360........................... Franklin County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18361........................... Fulton County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18362........................... Gallatin County,

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 Kentucky. 18390........................... Garrard County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18400........................... Grant County, Kentucky..

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 18410........................... Graves County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18420........................... Grayson County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18421........................... Green County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18440........................... Greenup County, Kentucky

    26580 0.9477 0.8997

    -5.06 18450........................... Hancock County, Kentucky

    36980 0.8319 0.8748

    5.16 18460........................... Hardin County, Kentucky.

    21060 0.8330 0.8697

    4.41 18470........................... Harlan County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18480........................... Harrison County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18490........................... Hart County, Kentucky...

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18500........................... Henderson County,

    21780 0.8713 0.9071

    4.11 Kentucky. 18510........................... Henry County, Kentucky..

    31140 0.8555 0.9118

    6.58 18511........................... Hickman County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18530........................... Hopkins County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18540........................... Jackson County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18550........................... Jefferson County,

    31140 0.9272 0.9118

    -1.66 Kentucky. 18560........................... Jessamine County,

    30460 0.9032 0.9181

    1.65 Kentucky. 18570........................... Johnson County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18580........................... Kenton County, Kentucky.

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 18590........................... Knott County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18600........................... Knox County, Kentucky...

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18610........................... Larue County, Kentucky..

    21060 0.8330 0.8697

    4.41 18620........................... Laurel County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18630........................... Lawrence County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18640........................... Lee County, Kentucky....

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18650........................... Leslie County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18660........................... Letcher County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18670........................... Lewis County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18680........................... Lincoln County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18690........................... Livingston County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18700........................... Logan County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18710........................... Lyon County, Kentucky...

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18720........................... Mc Cracken County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18730........................... Mc Creary County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18740........................... Mc Lean County, Kentucky

    36980 0.8319 0.8748

    5.16 18750........................... Madison County, Kentucky

    99918 0.8377 0.7768

    -7.27 18760........................... Magoffin County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18770........................... Marion County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18780........................... Marshall County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18790........................... Martin County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18800........................... Mason County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18801........................... Meade County, Kentucky..

    31140 0.8555 0.9118

    6.58 18802........................... Menifee County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18830........................... Mercer County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18831........................... Metcalfe County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18850........................... Monroe County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18860........................... Montgomery County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18861........................... Morgan County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18880........................... Muhlenberg County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18890........................... Nelson County, Kentucky.

    31140 0.8555 0.9118

    6.58 18900........................... Nicholas County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18910........................... Ohio County, Kentucky...

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18920........................... Oldham County, Kentucky.

    31140 0.9272 0.9118

    -1.66 18930........................... Owen County, Kentucky...

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18931........................... Owsley County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18932........................... Pendleton County,

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 Kentucky. 18960........................... Perry County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18970........................... Pike County, Kentucky...

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18971........................... Powell County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18972........................... Pulaski County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18973........................... Robertson County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky.

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    18974........................... Rockcastle County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18975........................... Rowan County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18976........................... Russell County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18977........................... Scott County, Kentucky..

    30460 0.9032 0.9181

    1.65 18978........................... Shelby County, Kentucky.

    31140 0.8555 0.9118

    6.58 18979........................... Simpson County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18980........................... Spencer County, Kentucky

    31140 0.8555 0.9118

    6.58 18981........................... Taylor County, Kentucky.

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18982........................... Todd County, Kentucky...

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18983........................... Trigg County, Kentucky..

    17300 0.8071 0.8436

    4.52 18984........................... Trimble County, Kentucky

    31140 0.8555 0.9118

    6.58 18985........................... Union County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18986........................... Warren County, Kentucky.

    14540 0.8035 0.8148

    1.41 18987........................... Washington County,

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 Kentucky. 18988........................... Wayne County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18989........................... Webster County, Kentucky

    21780 0.8286 0.9071

    9.47 18990........................... Whitley County, Kentucky

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18991........................... Wolfe County, Kentucky..

    99918 0.7812 0.7768

    -0.56 18992........................... Woodford County,

    30460 0.9032 0.9181

    1.65 Kentucky. 19000........................... Acadia County, Louisiana

    99919 0.7831 0.7438

    -5.02 19010........................... Allen County, Louisiana.

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 19020........................... Ascension County,

    12940 0.8618 0.8084

    -6.20 Louisiana. 19030........................... Assumption County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19040........................... Avoyelles County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19050........................... Beauregard County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19060........................... Bienville County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19070........................... Bossier County,

    43340 0.8749 0.8865

    1.33 Louisiana. 19080........................... Caddo County, Louisiana.

    43340 0.8749 0.8865

    1.33 19090........................... Calcasieu County,

    29340 0.7846 0.7914

    0.87 Louisiana. 19100........................... Caldwell County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19110........................... Cameron County,

    29340 0.7587 0.7914

    4.31 Louisiana. 19120........................... Catahoula County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19130........................... Claiborne County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19140........................... Concordia County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19150........................... De Soto County,

    43340 0.8050 0.8865

    10.12 Louisiana. 19160........................... East Baton Rouge County,

    12940 0.8618 0.8084

    -6.20 Louisiana. 19170........................... East Carroll County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19180........................... East Feliciana County,

    12940 0.7967 0.8084

    1.47 Louisiana. 19190........................... Evangeline County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19200........................... Franklin County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19210........................... Grant County, Louisiana.

    10780 0.7687 0.8006

    4.15 19220........................... Iberia County, Louisiana

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 19230........................... Iberville County,

    12940 0.7967 0.8084

    1.47 Louisiana. 19240........................... Jackson County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19250........................... Jefferson County,

    35380 0.8995 0.8831

    -1.82 Louisiana. 19260........................... Jefferson Davis County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19270........................... Lafayette County,

    29180 0.8340 0.8289

    -0.61 Louisiana. 19280........................... Lafourche County,

    26380 0.7894 0.8082

    2.38 Louisiana. 19290........................... La Salle County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19300........................... Lincoln County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19310........................... Livingston County,

    12940 0.8618 0.8084

    -6.20 Louisiana. 19320........................... Madison County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19330........................... Morehouse County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19340........................... Natchitoches County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19350........................... Orleans County,

    35380 0.8995 0.8831

    -1.82 Louisiana. 19360........................... Ouachita County,

    33740 0.8038 0.7997

    -0.51 Louisiana. 19370........................... Plaquemines County,

    35380 0.8995 0.8831

    -1.82 Louisiana. 19380........................... Pointe Coupee County,

    12940 0.7967 0.8084

    1.47 Louisiana. 19390........................... Rapides County,

    10780 0.8033 0.8006

    -0.34 Louisiana. 19400........................... Red River County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19410........................... Richland County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19420........................... Sabine County, Louisiana

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 19430........................... St Bernard County,

    35380 0.8995 0.8831

    -1.82 Louisiana. 19440........................... St Charles County,

    35380 0.8995 0.8831

    -1.82 Louisiana. 19450........................... St Helena County,

    12940 0.7967 0.8084

    1.47 Louisiana. 19460........................... St James County,

    99919 0.8203 0.7438

    -9.33 Louisiana. 19470........................... St John Baptist County,

    35380 0.8995 0.8831

    -1.82 Louisiana. 19480........................... St Landry County,

    99919 0.7831 0.7438

    -5.02 Louisiana.

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    19490........................... St Martin County,

    29180 0.8340 0.8289

    -0.61 Louisiana. 19500........................... St Mary County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19510........................... St Tammany County,

    35380 0.8995 0.8831

    -1.82 Louisiana. 19520........................... Tangipahoa County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19530........................... Tensas County, Louisiana

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 19540........................... Terrebonne County,

    26380 0.7894 0.8082

    2.38 Louisiana. 19550........................... Union County, Louisiana.

    33740 0.7686 0.7997

    4.05 19560........................... Vermilion County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19570........................... Vernon County, Louisiana

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 19580........................... Washington County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19590........................... Webster County,

    99919 0.8074 0.7438

    -7.88 Louisiana. 19600........................... West Baton Rouge County,

    12940 0.8618 0.8084

    -6.20 Louisiana. 19610........................... West Carroll County,

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 Louisiana. 19620........................... West Feliciana County,

    12940 0.7967 0.8084

    1.47 Louisiana. 19630........................... Winn County, Louisiana..

    99919 0.7376 0.7438

    0.84 20000........................... Androscoggin County,

    30340 0.9331 0.9126

    -2.20 Maine. 20010........................... Aroostook County, Maine.

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 20020........................... Cumberland County, Maine

    38860 1.0382 0.9908

    -4.57 20030........................... Franklin County, Maine..

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 20040........................... Hancock County, Maine...

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 20050........................... Kennebec County, Maine..

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 20060........................... Knox County, Maine......

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 20070........................... Lincoln County, Maine...

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 20080........................... Oxford County, Maine....

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 20090........................... Penobscot County, Maine.

    12620 0.9993 0.9711

    -2.82 20100........................... Piscataquis County,

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 Maine. 20110........................... Sagadahoc County, Maine.

    38860 1.0382 0.9908

    -4.57 20120........................... Somerset County, Maine..

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 20130........................... Waldo County, Maine.....

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 20140........................... Washington County, Maine

    99920 0.8843 0.8443

    -4.52 20150........................... York County, Maine......

    38860 1.0382 0.9908

    -4.57 21000........................... Allegany County,

    19060 0.9317 0.8446

    -9.35 Maryland. 21010........................... Anne Arundel County,

    12580 0.9897 1.0088

    1.93 Maryland. 21020........................... Baltimore County,

    12580 0.9897 1.0088

    1.93 Maryland. 21030........................... Baltimore City County,

    12580 0.9897 1.0088

    1.93 Maryland. 21040........................... Calvert County, Maryland

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 21050........................... Caroline County,

    99921 0.9292 0.8926

    -3.94 Maryland. 21060........................... Carroll County, Maryland

    12580 0.9897 1.0088

    1.93 21070........................... Cecil County, Maryland..

    48864 1.0499 1.0684

    1.76 21080........................... Charles County, Maryland

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 21090........................... Dorchester County,

    99921 0.9292 0.8926

    -3.94 Maryland. 21100........................... Frederick County,

    13644 1.1230 1.0903

    -2.91 Maryland. 21110........................... Garrett County, Maryland

    99921 0.9292 0.8926

    -3.94 21120........................... Harford County, Maryland

    12580 0.9897 1.0088

    1.93 21130........................... Howard County, Maryland.

    12580 0.9897 1.0088

    1.93 21140........................... Kent County, Maryland...

    99921 0.9292 0.8926

    -3.94 21150........................... Montgomery County,

    13644 1.1230 1.0903

    -2.91 Maryland. 21160........................... Prince Georges County,

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Maryland. 21170........................... Queen Annes County,

    12580 0.9897 1.0088

    1.93 Maryland. 21180........................... St Marys County,

    99921 0.9292 0.8926

    -3.94 Maryland. 21190........................... Somerset County,

    41540 0.9147 0.8953

    -2.12 Maryland. 21200........................... Talbot County, Maryland.

    99921 0.9292 0.8926

    -3.94 21210........................... Washington County,

    25180 0.9679 0.9038

    -6.62 Maryland. 21220........................... Wicomico County,

    41540 0.9147 0.8953

    -2.12 Maryland. 21230........................... Worcester County,

    99921 0.9292 0.8926

    -3.94 Maryland. 22000........................... Barnstable County,

    12700 1.2600 1.2539

    -0.48 Massachusetts. 22010........................... Berkshire County,

    38340 1.0181 1.0266

    0.83 Massachusetts. 22020........................... Bristol County,

    39300 1.1072 1.0783

    -2.61 Massachusetts. 22030........................... Dukes County,

    99922 1.0216 1.1661

    14.14 Massachusetts. 22040........................... Essex County,

    21604 1.0858 1.0418

    -4.05 Massachusetts. 22060........................... Franklin County,

    44140 1.0232 1.0079

    -0.64 Massachusetts. 22070........................... Hampden County,

    44140 1.0256 1.0079

    -1.73 Massachusetts. 22080........................... Hampshire County,

    44140 1.0256 1.0079

    -1.73 Massachusetts. 22090........................... Middlesex County,

    15764 1.1175 1.0970

    -1.83 Massachusetts. 22120........................... Nantucket County,

    99922 1.0216 1.1661

    14.14 Massachusetts. 22130........................... Norfolk County,

    14484 1.1368 1.1679

    2.74 Massachusetts. 22150........................... Plymouth County,

    14484 1.1368 1.1679

    2.74 Massachusetts. 22160........................... Suffolk County,

    14484 1.1368 1.1679

    2.74 Massachusetts.

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    22170........................... Worcester County,

    49340 1.1103 1.0722

    -3.43 Massachusetts. 23000........................... Alcona County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23010........................... Alger County, Michigan..

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23020........................... Allegan County, Michigan

    99923 0.9170 0.9062

    -1.18 23030........................... Alpena County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23040........................... Antrim County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23050........................... Arenac County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23060........................... Baraga County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23070........................... Barry County, Michigan..

    24340 0.9107 0.9455

    3.82 23080........................... Bay County, Michigan....

    13020 0.9292 0.9251

    -0.44 23090........................... Benzie County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23100........................... Berrien County, Michigan

    35660 0.8879 0.8915

    0.41 23110........................... Branch County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23120........................... Calhoun County, Michigan

    12980 0.9826 0.9762

    -0.65 23130........................... Cass County, Michigan...

    43780 0.9306 0.9842

    5.76 23140........................... Charlevoix County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23150........................... Cheboygan County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23160........................... Chippewa County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23170........................... Clare County, Michigan..

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23180........................... Clinton County, Michigan

    29620 0.9794 1.0088

    3.00 23190........................... Crawford County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23200........................... Delta County, Michigan..

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23210........................... Dickinson County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23220........................... Eaton County, Michigan..

    29620 0.9794 1.0088

    3.00 23230........................... Emmet County, Michigan..

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23240........................... Genesee County, Michigan

    22420 1.0655 1.0969

    2.95 23250........................... Gladwin County, Michigan

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23260........................... Gogebic County, Michigan

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23270........................... Grand Traverse County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23280........................... Gratiot County, Michigan

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23290........................... Hillsdale County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23300........................... Houghton County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23310........................... Huron County, Michigan..

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23320........................... Ingham County, Michigan.

    29620 0.9794 1.0088

    3.00 23330........................... Ionia County, Michigan..

    24340 0.9107 0.9455

    3.82 23340........................... Iosco County, Michigan..

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23350........................... Iron County, Michigan...

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23360........................... Isabella County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23370........................... Jackson County, Michigan

    27100 0.9304 0.9560

    2.75 23380........................... Kalamazoo County,

    28020 1.0262 1.0704

    4.31 Michigan. 23390........................... Kalkaska County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23400........................... Kent County, Michigan...

    24340 0.9418 0.9455

    0.39 23410........................... Keweenaw County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23420........................... Lake County, Michigan...

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23430........................... Lapeer County, Michigan.

    47644 1.0009 1.0054

    0.45 23440........................... Leelanau County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23450........................... Lenawee County, Michigan

    99923 0.9801 0.9062

    -7.54 23460........................... Livingston County,

    47644 1.0289 1.0054

    -2.28 Michigan. 23470........................... Luce County, Michigan...

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23480........................... Mackinac County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23490........................... Macomb County, Michigan.

    47644 1.0009 1.0054

    0.45 23500........................... Manistee County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23510........................... Marquette County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23520........................... Mason County, Michigan..

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23530........................... Mecosta County, Michigan

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23540........................... Menominee County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23550........................... Midland County, Michigan

    99923 0.9068 0.9062

    -0.07 23560........................... Missaukee County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23570........................... Monroe County, Michigan.

    33780 0.9808 0.9707

    -1.03 23580........................... Montcalm County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23590........................... Montmorency County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23600........................... Muskegon County,

    34740 0.9555 0.9941

    4.04 Michigan. 23610........................... Newaygo County, Michigan

    24340 0.9107 0.9455

    3.82 23620........................... Oakland County, Michigan

    47644 1.0009 1.0054

    0.45 23630........................... Oceana County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23640........................... Ogemaw County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23650........................... Ontonagon County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23660........................... Osceola County, Michigan

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28

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    23670........................... Oscoda County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23680........................... Otsego County, Michigan.

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23690........................... Ottawa County, Michigan.

    26100 0.9250 0.9163

    -0.94 23700........................... Presque Isle County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23710........................... Roscommon County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23720........................... Saginaw County, Michigan

    40980 0.9165 0.8874

    -3.18 23730........................... St Clair County,

    47644 1.0009 1.0054

    0.45 Michigan. 23740........................... St Joseph County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23750........................... Sanilac County, Michigan

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23760........................... Schoolcraft County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23770........................... Shiawassee County,

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 Michigan. 23780........................... Tuscola County, Michigan

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 23790........................... Van Buren County,

    28020 1.0262 1.0704

    4.31 Michigan. 23800........................... Washtenaw County,

    11460 1.0783 1.0826

    0.40 Michigan. 23810........................... Wayne County, Michigan..

    19804 1.0286 1.0281

    -0.05 23830........................... Wexford County, Michigan

    99923 0.8860 0.9062

    2.28 24000........................... Aitkin County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24010........................... Anoka County, Minnesota.

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 24020........................... Becker County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24030........................... Beltrami County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24040........................... Benton County, Minnesota

    41060 0.9965 1.0362

    3.98 24050........................... Big Stone County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24060........................... Blue Earth County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24070........................... Brown County, Minnesota.

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24080........................... Carlton County,

    20260 0.9673 1.0042

    3.81 Minnesota. 24090........................... Carver County, Minnesota

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 24100........................... Cass County, Minnesota..

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24110........................... Chippewa County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24120........................... Chisago County,

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 Minnesota. 24130........................... Clay County, Minnesota..

    22020 0.8486 0.8250

    -2.78 24140........................... Clearwater County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24150........................... Cook County, Minnesota..

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24160........................... Cottonwood County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24170........................... Crow Wing County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24180........................... Dakota County, Minnesota

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 24190........................... Dodge County, Minnesota.

    40340 1.0132 1.1408

    12.59 24200........................... Douglas County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24210........................... Faribault County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24220........................... Fillmore County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24230........................... Freeborn County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24240........................... Goodhue County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24250........................... Grant County, Minnesota.

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24260........................... Hennepin County,

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 Minnesota. 24270........................... Houston County,

    29100 0.9564 0.9426

    -1.44 Minnesota. 24280........................... Hubbard County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24290........................... Isanti County, Minnesota

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 24300........................... Itasca County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24310........................... Jackson County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24320........................... Kanabec County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24330........................... Kandiyohi County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24340........................... Kittson County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24350........................... Koochiching County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24360........................... Lac Qui Parle County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24370........................... Lake County, Minnesota..

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24380........................... Lake Of Woods County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24390........................... Le Sueur County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24400........................... Lincoln County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24410........................... Lyon County, Minnesota..

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24420........................... Mc Leod County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24430........................... Mahnomen County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24440........................... Marshall County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24450........................... Martin County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24460........................... Meeker County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24470........................... Mille Lacs County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24480........................... Morrison County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24490........................... Mower County, Minnesota.

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24500........................... Murray County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24510........................... Nicollet County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota.

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    24520........................... Nobles County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24530........................... Norman County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24540........................... Olmsted County,

    40340 1.1131 1.1408

    2.49 Minnesota. 24550........................... Otter Tail County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24560........................... Pennington County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24570........................... Pine County, Minnesota..

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24580........................... Pipestone County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24590........................... Polk County, Minnesota..

    24220 0.7901 0.7949

    0.61 24600........................... Pope County, Minnesota..

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24610........................... Ramsey County, Minnesota

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 24620........................... Red Lake County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24630........................... Redwood County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24640........................... Renville County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24650........................... Rice County, Minnesota..

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24660........................... Rock County, Minnesota..

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24670........................... Roseau County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24680........................... St Louis County,

    20260 1.0213 1.0042

    -1.67 Minnesota. 24690........................... Scott County, Minnesota.

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 24700........................... Sherburne County,

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 Minnesota. 24710........................... Sibley County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24720........................... Stearns County,

    41060 0.9965 1.0362

    3.98 Minnesota. 24730........................... Steele County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24740........................... Stevens County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24750........................... Swift County, Minnesota.

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24760........................... Todd County, Minnesota..

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24770........................... Traverse County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24780........................... Wabasha County,

    40340 1.0132 1.1408

    12.59 Minnesota. 24790........................... Wadena County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24800........................... Waseca County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24810........................... Washington County,

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 Minnesota. 24820........................... Watonwan County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 24830........................... Wilkin County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24840........................... Winona County, Minnesota

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 24850........................... Wright County, Minnesota

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 24860........................... Yellow Medicine County,

    99924 0.9132 0.9153

    0.23 Minnesota. 25000........................... Adams County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25010........................... Alcorn County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25020........................... Amite County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25030........................... Attala County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25040........................... Benton County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25050........................... Bolivar County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25060........................... Calhoun County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25070........................... Carroll County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25080........................... Chickasaw County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25090........................... Choctaw County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25100........................... Claiborne County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25110........................... Clarke County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25120........................... Clay County, Mississippi

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 25130........................... Coahoma County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25140........................... Copiah County,

    27140 0.7973 0.8271

    3.74 Mississippi. 25150........................... Covington County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25160........................... Desoto County,

    32820 0.9407 0.9373

    -0.36 Mississippi. 25170........................... Forrest County,

    25620 0.7601 0.7430

    -2.25 Mississippi. 25180........................... Franklin County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25190........................... George County,

    37700 0.7895 0.8215

    4.05 Mississippi. 25200........................... Greene County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25210........................... Grenada County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25220........................... Hancock County,

    25060 0.8818 0.8915

    1.10 Mississippi. 25230........................... Harrison County,

    25060 0.8818 0.8915

    1.10 Mississippi. 25240........................... Hinds County,

    27140 0.8347 0.8271

    -0.91 Mississippi. 25250........................... Holmes County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25260........................... Humphreys County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25270........................... Issaquena County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25280........................... Itawamba County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25290........................... Jackson County,

    37700 0.8431 0.8215

    -2.56 Mississippi. 25300........................... Jasper County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25310........................... Jefferson County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25320........................... Jefferson Davis County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi.

    [[Page 65980]]

    25330........................... Jones County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25340........................... Kemper County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25350........................... Lafayette County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25360........................... Lamar County,

    25620 0.7601 0.7430

    -2.25 Mississippi. 25370........................... Lauderdale County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25380........................... Lawrence County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25390........................... Leake County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25400........................... Lee County, Mississippi.

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 25410........................... Leflore County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25420........................... Lincoln County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25430........................... Lowndes County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25440........................... Madison County,

    27140 0.8347 0.8271

    -0.91 Mississippi. 25450........................... Marion County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25460........................... Marshall County,

    32820 0.8516 0.9373

    10.06 Mississippi. 25470........................... Monroe County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25480........................... Montgomery County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25490........................... Neshoba County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25500........................... Newton County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25510........................... Noxubee County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25520........................... Oktibbeha County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25530........................... Panola County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25540........................... Pearl River County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25550........................... Perry County,

    25620 0.7618 0.7430

    -2.47 Mississippi. 25560........................... Pike County, Mississippi

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 25570........................... Pontotoc County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25580........................... Prentiss County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25590........................... Quitman County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25600........................... Rankin County,

    27140 0.8347 0.8271

    -0.91 Mississippi. 25610........................... Scott County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25620........................... Sharkey County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25630........................... Simpson County,

    27140 0.7973 0.8271

    3.74 Mississippi. 25640........................... Smith County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25650........................... Stone County,

    25060 0.8282 0.8915

    7.64 Mississippi. 25660........................... Sunflower County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25670........................... Tallahatchie County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25680........................... Tate County, Mississippi

    32820 0.8516 0.9373

    10.06 25690........................... Tippah County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25700........................... Tishomingo County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25710........................... Tunica County,

    32820 0.8516 0.9373

    10.06 Mississippi. 25720........................... Union County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25730........................... Walthall County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25740........................... Warren County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25750........................... Washington County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25760........................... Wayne County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25770........................... Webster County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25780........................... Wilkinson County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25790........................... Winston County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25800........................... Yalobusha County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 25810........................... Yazoo County,

    99925 0.7654 0.7738

    1.10 Mississippi. 26000........................... Adair County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26010........................... Andrew County, Missouri.

    41140 0.9519 1.0118

    6.29 26020........................... Atchison County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26030........................... Audrain County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26040........................... Barry County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26050........................... Barton County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26060........................... Bates County, Missouri..

    28140 0.8718 0.9495

    8.91 26070........................... Benton County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26080........................... Bollinger County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26090........................... Boone County, Missouri..

    17860 0.8345 0.8542

    2.36 26100........................... Buchanan County,

    41140 0.9519 1.0118

    6.29 Missouri. 26110........................... Butler County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26120........................... Caldwell County,

    28140 0.8718 0.9495

    8.91 Missouri. 26130........................... Callaway County,

    27620 0.8173 0.8332

    1.95 Missouri. 26140........................... Camden County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26150........................... Cape Girardeau County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26160........................... Carroll County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26170........................... Carter County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26180........................... Cass County, Missouri...

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13

    [[Page 65981]]

    26190........................... Cedar County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26200........................... Chariton County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26210........................... Christian County,

    44180 0.8244 0.8469

    2.73 Missouri. 26220........................... Clark County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26230........................... Clay County, Missouri...

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13 26240........................... Clinton County, Missouri

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13 26250........................... Cole County, Missouri...

    27620 0.8173 0.8332

    1.95 26260........................... Cooper County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26270........................... Crawford County,

    41180 0.8457 0.9005

    6.48 Missouri. 26280........................... Dade County, Missouri...

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26290........................... Dallas County, Missouri.

    44180 0.8098 0.8469

    4.58 26300........................... Daviess County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26310........................... De Kalb County, Missouri

    41140 0.8739 1.0118

    15.78 26320........................... Dent County, Missouri...

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26330........................... Douglas County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26340........................... Dunklin County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26350........................... Franklin County,

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 Missouri. 26360........................... Gasconade County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26370........................... Gentry County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26380........................... Greene County, Missouri.

    44180 0.8244 0.8469

    2.73 26390........................... Grundy County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26400........................... Harrison County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26410........................... Henry County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26411........................... Hickory County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26412........................... Holt County, Missouri...

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26440........................... Howard County, Missouri.

    17860 0.8152 0.8542

    4.78 26450........................... Howell County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26460........................... Iron County, Missouri...

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26470........................... Jackson County, Missouri

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13 26480........................... Jasper County, Missouri.

    27900 0.8582 0.8605

    0.27 26490........................... Jefferson County,

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 Missouri. 26500........................... Johnson County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26510........................... Knox County, Missouri...

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26520........................... Laclede County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26530........................... Lafayette County,

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13 Missouri. 26540........................... Lawrence County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26541........................... Lewis County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26560........................... Lincoln County, Missouri

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 26570........................... Linn County, Missouri...

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26580........................... Livingston County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26590........................... Mc Donald County,

    22220 0.8310 0.8865

    6.68 Missouri. 26600........................... Macon County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26601........................... Madison County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26620........................... Maries County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26630........................... Marion County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26631........................... Mercer County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26650........................... Miller County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26660........................... Mississippi County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26670........................... Moniteau County,

    27620 0.8173 0.8332

    1.95 Missouri. 26680........................... Monroe County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26690........................... Montgomery County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26700........................... Morgan County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26710........................... New Madrid County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26720........................... Newton County, Missouri.

    27900 0.8582 0.8605

    0.27 26730........................... Nodaway County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26740........................... Oregon County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26750........................... Osage County, Missouri..

    27620 0.8173 0.8332

    1.95 26751........................... Ozark County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26770........................... Pemiscot County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26780........................... Perry County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26790........................... Pettis County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26800........................... Phelps County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26810........................... Pike County, Missouri...

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26820........................... Platte County, Missouri.

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13 26821........................... Polk County, Missouri...

    44180 0.8098 0.8469

    4.58 26840........................... Pulaski County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26850........................... Putnam County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26860........................... Ralls County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04

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    26870........................... Randolph County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26880........................... Ray County, Missouri....

    28140 0.9483 0.9495

    0.13 26881........................... Reynolds County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26900........................... Ripley County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26910........................... St Charles County,

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 Missouri. 26911........................... St Clair County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26930........................... St Francois County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26940........................... St Louis County,

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 Missouri. 26950........................... St Louis City County,

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 Missouri. 26960........................... Ste Genevieve County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26970........................... Saline County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26980........................... Schuyler County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26981........................... Scotland County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26982........................... Scott County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26983........................... Shannon County, Missouri

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26984........................... Shelby County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26985........................... Stoddard County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26986........................... Stone County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26987........................... Sullivan County,

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 Missouri. 26988........................... Taney County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26989........................... Texas County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26990........................... Vernon County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26991........................... Warren County, Missouri.

    41180 0.8958 0.9005

    0.52 26992........................... Washington County,

    41180 0.8457 0.9005

    6.48 Missouri. 26993........................... Wayne County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26994........................... Webster County, Missouri

    44180 0.8244 0.8469

    2.73 26995........................... Worth County, Missouri..

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 26996........................... Wright County, Missouri.

    99926 0.7930 0.7927

    -0.04 27000........................... Beaverhead County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27010........................... Big Horn County, Montana

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27020........................... Blaine County, Montana..

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27030........................... Broadwater County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27040........................... Carbon County, Montana..

    13740 0.8798 0.8712

    -0.98 27050........................... Carter County, Montana..

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27060........................... Cascade County, Montana.

    24500 0.9052 0.8598

    -5.02 27070........................... Chouteau County, Montana

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27080........................... Custer County, Montana..

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27090........................... Daniels County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27100........................... Dawson County, Montana..

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27110........................... Deer Lodge County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27113........................... Yellowstone National

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Park, Montana. 27120........................... Fallon County, Montana..

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27130........................... Fergus County, Montana..

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27140........................... Flathead County, Montana

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27150........................... Gallatin County, Montana

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27160........................... Garfield County, Montana

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27170........................... Glacier County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27180........................... Golden Valley County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27190........................... Granite County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27200........................... Hill County, Montana....

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27210........................... Jefferson County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27220........................... Judith Basin County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27230........................... Lake County, Montana....

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27240........................... Lewis And Clark County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27250........................... Liberty County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27260........................... Lincoln County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27270........................... Mc Cone County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27280........................... Madison County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27290........................... Meagher County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27300........................... Mineral County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27310........................... Missoula County, Montana

    33540 0.9473 0.8928

    -5.75 27320........................... Musselshell County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27330........................... Park County, Montana....

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27340........................... Petroleum County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27350........................... Phillips County, Montana

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27360........................... Pondera County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27370........................... Powder River County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27380........................... Powell County, Montana..

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96

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    27390........................... Prairie County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27400........................... Ravalli County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27410........................... Richland County, Montana

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27420........................... Roosevelt County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27430........................... Rosebud County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27440........................... Sanders County, Montana.

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27450........................... Sheridan County, Montana

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27460........................... Silver Bow County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27470........................... Stillwater County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27480........................... Sweet Grass County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27490........................... Teton County, Montana...

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27500........................... Toole County, Montana...

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27510........................... Treasure County, Montana

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27520........................... Valley County, Montana..

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27530........................... Wheatland County,

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 Montana. 27540........................... Wibaux County, Montana..

    99927 0.8762 0.8590

    -1.96 27550........................... Yellowstone County,

    13740 0.8834 0.8712

    -1.38 Montana. 28000........................... Adams County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28010........................... Antelope County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28020........................... Arthur County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28030........................... Banner County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28040........................... Blaine County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28050........................... Boone County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28060........................... Box Butte County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28070........................... Boyd County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28080........................... Brown County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28090........................... Buffalo County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28100........................... Burt County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28110........................... Butler County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28120........................... Cass County, Nebraska...

    36540 0.9560 0.9450

    -1.15 28130........................... Cedar County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28140........................... Chase County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28150........................... Cherry County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28160........................... Cheyenne County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28170........................... Clay County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28180........................... Colfax County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28190........................... Cuming County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28200........................... Custer County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28210........................... Dakota County, Nebraska.

    43580 0.9399 0.9200

    -2.12 28220........................... Dawes County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28230........................... Dawson County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28240........................... Deuel County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28250........................... Dixon County, Nebraska..

    43580 0.9019 0.9200

    2.01 28260........................... Dodge County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28270........................... Douglas County, Nebraska

    36540 0.9560 0.9450

    -1.15 28280........................... Dundy County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28290........................... Fillmore County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28300........................... Franklin County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28310........................... Frontier County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28320........................... Furnas County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28330........................... Gage County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28340........................... Garden County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28350........................... Garfield County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28360........................... Gosper County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28370........................... Grant County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28380........................... Greeley County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28390........................... Hall County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28400........................... Hamilton County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28410........................... Harlan County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28420........................... Hayes County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28430........................... Hitchcock County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28440........................... Holt County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28450........................... Hooker County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28460........................... Howard County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28470........................... Jefferson County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28480........................... Johnson County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28490........................... Kearney County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28500........................... Keith County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23

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    28510........................... Keya Paha County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28520........................... Kimball County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28530........................... Knox County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28540........................... Lancaster County,

    30700 1.0214 1.0092

    -1.19 Nebraska. 28550........................... Lincoln County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28560........................... Logan County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28570........................... Loup County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28580........................... Mc Pherson County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28590........................... Madison County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28600........................... Merrick County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28610........................... Morrill County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28620........................... Nance County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28630........................... Nemaha County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28640........................... Nuckolls County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28650........................... Otoe County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28660........................... Pawnee County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28670........................... Perkins County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28680........................... Phelps County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28690........................... Pierce County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28700........................... Platte County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28710........................... Polk County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28720........................... Redwillow County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28730........................... Richardson County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28740........................... Rock County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28750........................... Saline County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28760........................... Sarpy County, Nebraska..

    36540 0.9560 0.9450

    -1.15 28770........................... Saunders County,

    36540 0.9109 0.9450

    3.74 Nebraska. 28780........................... Scotts Bluff County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28790........................... Seward County, Nebraska.

    30700 0.9436 1.0092

    6.95 28800........................... Sheridan County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28810........................... Sherman County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28820........................... Sioux County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28830........................... Stanton County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28840........................... Thayer County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28850........................... Thomas County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28860........................... Thurston County,

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 Nebraska. 28870........................... Valley County, Nebraska.

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28880........................... Washington County,

    36540 0.9560 0.9450

    -1.15 Nebraska. 28890........................... Wayne County, Nebraska..

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28900........................... Webster County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28910........................... Wheeler County, Nebraska

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 28920........................... York County, Nebraska...

    99928 0.8657 0.8677

    0.23 29000........................... Churchill County, Nevada

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29010........................... Clark County, Nevada....

    29820 1.1296 1.1430

    1.19 29020........................... Douglas County, Nevada..

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29030........................... Elko County, Nevada.....

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29040........................... Esmeralda County, Nevada

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29050........................... Eureka County, Nevada...

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29060........................... Humboldt County, Nevada.

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29070........................... Lander County, Nevada...

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29080........................... Lincoln County, Nevada..

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29090........................... Lyon County, Nevada.....

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29100........................... Mineral County, Nevada..

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29110........................... Nye County, Nevada......

    99929 1.0110 0.8944

    -11.53 29120........................... Carson City County,

    16180 0.9961 1.0025

    0.64 Nevada. 29130........................... Pershing County, Nevada.

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 29140........................... Storey County, Nevada...

    39900 1.0335 1.1963

    15.75 29150........................... Washoe County, Nevada...

    39900 1.0982 1.1963

    8.93 29160........................... White Pine County,

    99929 0.9376 0.8944

    -4.61 Nevada. 30000........................... Belknap County, New

    99930 1.0817 1.0853

    0.33 Hampshire. 30010........................... Carroll County, New

    99930 1.0817 1.0853

    0.33 Hampshire. 30020........................... Cheshire County, New

    99930 1.0817 1.0853

    0.33 Hampshire. 30030........................... Coos County, New

    99930 1.0817 1.0853

    0.33 Hampshire. 30040........................... Grafton County, New

    99930 1.0817 1.0853

    0.33 Hampshire. 30050........................... Hillsboro County, New

    31700 1.0766 1.0243

    -4.86 Hampshire. 30060........................... Merrimack County, New

    31700 1.0766 1.0243

    -4.86 Hampshire. 30070........................... Rockingham County, New

    40484 1.0776 1.0159

    -5.73 Hampshire. 30080........................... Strafford County, New

    40484 1.0776 1.0159

    -5.73 Hampshire.

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    30090........................... Sullivan County, New

    99930 1.0817 1.0853

    0.33 Hampshire. 31000........................... Atlantic County, New

    12100 1.1556 1.1831

    2.38 Jersey. 31100........................... Bergen County, New

    35644 1.2420 1.3177

    6.10 Jersey. 31150........................... Burlington County, New

    15804 1.0720 1.0392

    -3.06 Jersey. 31160........................... Camden County, New

    15804 1.0720 1.0392

    -3.06 Jersey. 31180........................... Cape May County, New

    36140 1.1254 1.0472

    -6.95 Jersey. 31190........................... Cumberland County, New

    47220 0.9827 0.9832

    0.05 Jersey. 31200........................... Essex County, New Jersey

    35084 1.1859 1.1892

    0.28 31220........................... Gloucester County, New

    15804 1.0720 1.0392

    -3.06 Jersey. 31230........................... Hudson County, New

    35644 1.2263 1.3177

    7.45 Jersey. 31250........................... Hunterdon County, New

    35084 1.1525 1.1892

    3.18 Jersey. 31260........................... Mercer County, New

    45940 1.0834 1.0835

    0.01 Jersey. 31270........................... Middlesex County, New

    20764 1.1208 1.1190

    -0.16 Jersey. 31290........................... Monmouth County, New

    20764 1.1255 1.1190

    -0.58 Jersey. 31300........................... Morris County, New

    35084 1.1859 1.1892

    0.28 Jersey. 31310........................... Ocean County, New Jersey

    20764 1.1255 1.1190

    -0.58 31320........................... Passaic County, New

    35644 1.2420 1.3177

    6.10 Jersey. 31340........................... Salem County, New Jersey

    48864 1.0697 1.0684

    -0.12 31350........................... Somerset County, New

    20764 1.1208 1.1190

    -0.16 Jersey. 31360........................... Sussex County, New

    35084 1.1859 1.1892

    0.28 Jersey. 31370........................... Union County, New Jersey

    35084 1.1859 1.1892

    0.28 31390........................... Warren County, New

    10900 1.0826 0.9947

    -8.12 Jersey. 32000........................... Bernalillo County, New

    10740 0.9684 0.9458

    -2.33 Mexico. 32010........................... Catron County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32020........................... Chaves County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32025........................... Cibola County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32030........................... Colfax County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32040........................... Curry County, New Mexico

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 32050........................... De Baca County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32060........................... Dona Ana County, New

    29740 0.8467 0.9273

    9.52 Mexico. 32070........................... Eddy County, New Mexico.

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    -3.11 32080........................... Grant County, New Mexico

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 32090........................... Guadalupe County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32100........................... Harding County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32110........................... Hidalgo County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32120........................... Lea County, New Mexico..

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    -3.11 32130........................... Lincoln County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32131........................... Los Alamos County, New

    99932 0.9692 0.8332

    -14.03 Mexico. 32140........................... Luna County, New Mexico.

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 32150........................... Mc Kinley County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32160........................... Mora County, New Mexico.

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 32170........................... Otero County, New Mexico

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 32180........................... Quay County, New Mexico.

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 32190........................... Rio Arriba County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32200........................... Roosevelt County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32210........................... Sandoval County, New

    10740 0.9684 0.9458

    -2.33 Mexico. 32220........................... San Juan County, New

    22140 0.8536 0.8589

    0.62 Mexico. 32230........................... San Miguel County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32240........................... Santa Fe County, New

    42140 1.0834 1.0824

    -0.09 Mexico. 32250........................... Sierra County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32260........................... Socorro County, New

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 Mexico. 32270........................... Taos County, New Mexico.

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 32280........................... Torrance County, New

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    3.66 Mexico. 32290........................... Union County, New Mexico

    99932 0.8599 0.8332

    -3.11 32300........................... Valencia County, New

    10740 0.9684 0.9458

    -2.33 Mexico. 33000........................... Albany County, New York.

    10580 0.8574 0.8720

    1.70 33010........................... Allegany County, New

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    -0.52 York. 33020........................... Bronx County, New York..

    35644 1.3326 1.3177

    -1.12 33030........................... Broome County, New York.

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    2.62 33040........................... Cattaraugus County, New

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    -0.52 York. 33050........................... Cayuga County, New York.

    99933 0.8823 0.8232

    -6.70 33060........................... Chautauqua County, New

    99933 0.7849 0.8232

    4.88 York. 33070........................... Chemung County, New York

    21300 0.8250 0.8240

    -0.12 33080........................... Chenango County, New

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 York. 33090........................... Clinton County, New York

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 33200........................... Columbia County, New

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 York. 33210........................... Cortland County, New

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 York. 33220........................... Delaware County, New

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 York.

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    33230........................... Dutchess County, New

    39100 1.0683 1.0911

    2.13 York. 33240........................... Erie County, New York...

    15380 0.9511 0.9424

    -0.91 33260........................... Essex County, New York..

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 33270........................... Franklin County, New

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 York. 33280........................... Fulton County, New York.

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 33290........................... Genesee County, New York

    99933 0.8602 0.8232

    -4.30 33300........................... Greene County, New York.

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 33310........................... Hamilton County, New

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 York. 33320........................... Herkimer County, New

    46540 0.8358 0.8396

    0.45 York. 33330........................... Jefferson County, New

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 York. 33331........................... Kings County, New York..

    35644 1.3326 1.3177

    -1.12 33340........................... Lewis County, New York..

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 33350........................... Livingston County, New

    40380 0.9085 0.8994

    -1.00 York. 33360........................... Madison County, New York

    45060 0.9533 0.9691

    1.66 33370........................... Monroe County, New York.

    40380 0.9085 0.8994

    -1.00 33380........................... Montgomery County, New

    99933 0.8357 0.8232

    -1.50 York. 33400........................... Nassau County, New York.

    35004 1.2719 1.2662

    -0.45 33420........................... New York County, New

    35644 1.3326 1.3177

    -1.12 York. 33500........................... Niagara County, New York

    15380 0.9511 0.9424

    -0.91 33510........................... Oneida County, New York.

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    0.45 33520........................... Onondaga County, New

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    1.66 York. 33530........................... Ontario County, New York

    40380 0.9085 0.8994

    -1.00 33540........................... Orange County, New York.

    39100 1.1049 1.0911

    -1.25 33550........................... Orleans County, New York

    40380 0.9085 0.8994

    -1.00 33560........................... Oswego County, New York.

    45060 0.9533 0.9691

    1.66 33570........................... Otsego County, New York.

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    -0.52 33580........................... Putnam County, New York.

    35644 1.3326 1.3177

    -1.12 33590........................... Queens County, New York.

    35644 1.3326 1.3177

    -1.12 33600........................... Rensselaer County, New

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    1.70 York. 33610........................... Richmond County, New

    35644 1.3326 1.3177

    -1.12 York. 33620........................... Rockland County, New

    35644 1.3326 1.3177

    -1.12 York. 33630........................... St Lawrence County, New

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 York. 33640........................... Saratoga County, New

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    1.70 York. 33650........................... Schenectady County, New

    10580 0.8574 0.8720

    1.70 York. 33660........................... Schoharie County, New

    10580 0.8574 0.8720

    1.70 York. 33670........................... Schuyler County, New

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 York. 33680........................... Seneca County, New York.

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 33690........................... Steuben County, New York

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 33700........................... Suffolk County, New York

    35004 1.2719 1.2662

    -0.45 33710........................... Sullivan County, New

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 York. 33720........................... Tioga County, New York..

    13780 0.8562 0.8786

    2.62 33730........................... Tompkins County, New

    27060 0.9094 0.9928

    9.17 York. 33740........................... Ulster County, New York.

    28740 0.8825 0.9367

    6.14 33750........................... Warren County, New York.

    24020 0.8559 0.8324

    -2.75 33760........................... Washington County, New

    24020 0.8559 0.8324

    -2.75 York. 33770........................... Wayne County, New York..

    40380 0.9085 0.8994

    -1.00 33800........................... Westchester County, New

    35644 1.3326 1.3177

    -1.12 York. 33900........................... Wyoming County, New York

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 33910........................... Yates County, New York..

    99933 0.8275 0.8232

    -0.52 34000........................... Alamance County, N

    15500 0.8962 0.8674

    -3.21 Carolina. 34010........................... Alexander County, N

    25860 0.8921 0.9010

    1.00 Carolina. 34020........................... Alleghany County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34030........................... Anson County, N Carolina

    16740 0.9106 0.9554

    4.92 34040........................... Ashe County, N Carolina.

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34050........................... Avery County, N Carolina

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34060........................... Beaufort County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34070........................... Bertie County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34080........................... Bladen County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34090........................... Brunswick County, N

    48900 0.9582 0.9835

    2.64 Carolina. 34100........................... Buncombe County, N

    11700 0.9511 0.9216

    -3.10 Carolina. 34110........................... Burke County, N Carolina

    25860 0.8921 0.9010

    1.00 34120........................... Cabarrus County, N

    16740 0.9733 0.9554

    -1.84 Carolina. 34130........................... Caldwell County, N

    25860 0.8921 0.9010

    1.00 Carolina. 34140........................... Camden County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34150........................... Carteret County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34160........................... Caswell County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34170........................... Catawba County, N

    25860 0.8921 0.9010

    1.00 Carolina. 34180........................... Chatham County, N

    20500 1.0139 0.9826

    -3.09 Carolina.

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    34190........................... Cherokee County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34200........................... Chowan County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34210........................... Clay County, N Carolina.

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34220........................... Cleveland County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34230........................... Columbus County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34240........................... Craven County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34250........................... Cumberland County, N

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    -5.00 Carolina. 34251........................... Currituck County, N

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 Carolina. 34270........................... Dare County, N Carolina.

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34280........................... Davidson County, N

    99934 0.8779 0.8588

    -2.18 Carolina. 34290........................... Davie County, N Carolina

    49180 0.8981 0.9276

    3.28 34300........................... Duplin County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34310........................... Durham County, N

    20500 1.0139 0.9826

    -3.09 Carolina. 34320........................... Edgecombe County, N

    40580 0.8915 0.8854

    -0.68 Carolina. 34330........................... Forsyth County, N

    49180 0.8981 0.9276

    3.28 Carolina. 34340........................... Franklin County, N

    39580 0.9863 0.9864

    0.01 Carolina. 34350........................... Gaston County, N

    16740 0.9733 0.9554

    -1.84 Carolina. 34360........................... Gates County, N Carolina

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34370........................... Graham County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34380........................... Granville County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34390........................... Greene County, N

    24780 0.8944 0.9432

    5.46 Carolina. 34400........................... Guilford County, N

    24660 0.9061 0.8866

    -2.15 Carolina. 34410........................... Halifax County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34420........................... Harnett County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34430........................... Haywood County, N

    11700 0.8874 0.9216

    3.85 Carolina. 34440........................... Henderson County, N

    11700 0.8874 0.9216

    3.85 Carolina. 34450........................... Hertford County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34460........................... Hoke County, N Carolina.

    22180 0.8939 0.8945

    0.07 34470........................... Hyde County, N Carolina.

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34480........................... Iredell County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34490........................... Jackson County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34500........................... Johnston County, N

    39580 0.9863 0.9864

    0.01 Carolina. 34510........................... Jones County, N Carolina

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34520........................... Lee County, N Carolina..

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    1.02 34530........................... Lenoir County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34540........................... Lincoln County, N

    99934 0.9128 0.8588

    -5.92 Carolina. 34550........................... Mc Dowell County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34560........................... Macon County, N Carolina

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34570........................... Madison County, N

    11700 0.9511 0.9216

    -3.10 Carolina. 34580........................... Martin County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34590........................... Mecklenburg County, N

    16740 0.9733 0.9554

    -1.84 Carolina. 34600........................... Mitchell County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34610........................... Montgomery County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34620........................... Moore County, N Carolina

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34630........................... Nash County, N Carolina.

    40580 0.8915 0.8854

    -0.68 34640........................... New Hanover County, N

    48900 0.9582 0.9835

    2.64 Carolina. 34650........................... Northampton County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34660........................... Onslow County, N

    27340 0.8236 0.8231

    -0.06 Carolina. 34670........................... Orange County, N

    20500 1.0139 0.9826

    -3.09 Carolina. 34680........................... Pamlico County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34690........................... Pasquotank County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34700........................... Pender County, N

    48900 0.9022 0.9835

    9.01 Carolina. 34710........................... Perquimans County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34720........................... Person County, N

    20500 0.9353 0.9826

    5.06 Carolina. 34730........................... Pitt County, N Carolina.

    24780 0.9425 0.9432

    0.07 34740........................... Polk County, N Carolina.

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34750........................... Randolph County, N

    24660 0.9061 0.8866

    -2.15 Carolina. 34760........................... Richmond County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34770........................... Robeson County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34780........................... Rockingham County, N

    24660 0.8783 0.8866

    0.95 Carolina. 34790........................... Rowan County, N Carolina

    99934 0.9128 0.8588

    -5.92 34800........................... Rutherford County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34810........................... Sampson County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34820........................... Scotland County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34830........................... Stanly County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34840........................... Stokes County, N

    49180 0.8981 0.9276

    3.28 Carolina. 34850........................... Surry County, N Carolina

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34860........................... Swain County, N Carolina

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

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    34870........................... Transylvania County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34880........................... Tyrrell County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34890........................... Union County, N Carolina

    16740 0.9733 0.9554

    -1.84 34900........................... Vance County, N Carolina

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 34910........................... Wake County, N Carolina.

    39580 0.9863 0.9864

    0.01 34920........................... Warren County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34930........................... Washington County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34940........................... Watauga County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34950........................... Wayne County, N Carolina

    24140 0.8775 0.9171

    4.51 34960........................... Wilkes County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34970........................... Wilson County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 34980........................... Yadkin County, N

    49180 0.8981 0.9276

    3.28 Carolina. 34981........................... Yancey County, N

    99934 0.8501 0.8588

    1.02 Carolina. 35000........................... Adams County, N Dakota..

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35010........................... Barnes County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35020........................... Benson County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35030........................... Billings County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35040........................... Bottineau County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35050........................... Bowman County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35060........................... Burke County, N Dakota..

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35070........................... Burleigh County, N

    13900 0.7574 0.7240

    -4.41 Dakota. 35080........................... Cass County, N Dakota...

    22020 0.8486 0.8250

    -2.78 35090........................... Cavalier County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35100........................... Dickey County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35110........................... Divide County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35120........................... Dunn County, N Dakota...

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35130........................... Eddy County, N Dakota...

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35140........................... Emmons County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35150........................... Foster County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35160........................... Golden Valley County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35170........................... Grand Forks County, N

    24220 0.7901 0.7949

    0.61 Dakota. 35180........................... Grant County, N Dakota..

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35190........................... Griggs County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35200........................... Hettinger County, N

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    -0.63 Dakota. 35210........................... Kidder County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35220........................... La Moure County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35230........................... Logan County, N Dakota..

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35240........................... Mc Henry County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35250........................... Mc Intosh County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35260........................... Mc Kenzie County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35270........................... Mc Lean County, N Dakota

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35280........................... Mercer County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35290........................... Morton County, N Dakota.

    13900 0.7574 0.7240

    -4.41 35300........................... Mountrail County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35310........................... Nelson County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35320........................... Oliver County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35330........................... Pembina County, N Dakota

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35340........................... Pierce County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35350........................... Ramsey County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35360........................... Ransom County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35370........................... Renville County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35380........................... Richland County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35390........................... Rolette County, N Dakota

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35400........................... Sargent County, N Dakota

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35410........................... Sheridan County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35420........................... Sioux County, N Dakota..

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35430........................... Slope County, N Dakota..

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35440........................... Stark County, N Dakota..

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35450........................... Steele County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35460........................... Stutsman County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 35470........................... Towner County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35480........................... Traill County, N Dakota.

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35490........................... Walsh County, N Dakota..

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35500........................... Ward County, N Dakota...

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35510........................... Wells County, N Dakota..

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 35520........................... Williams County, N

    99935 0.7261 0.7215

    -0.63 Dakota. 36000........................... Adams County, Ohio......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36010........................... Allen County, Ohio......

    30620 0.9172 0.9042

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    36020........................... Ashland County, Ohio....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36030........................... Ashtabula County, Ohio..

    99936 0.9005 0.8658

    -3.85 36040........................... Athens County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36050........................... Auglaize County, Ohio...

    99936 0.8973 0.8658

    -3.51 36060........................... Belmont County, Ohio....

    48540 0.7161 0.7010

    -2.11 36070........................... Brown County, Ohio......

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 36080........................... Butler County, Ohio.....

    17140 0.9283 0.9601

    3.43 36090........................... Carroll County, Ohio....

    15940 0.8935 0.9031

    1.07 36100........................... Champaign County, Ohio..

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36110........................... Clark County, Ohio......

    44220 0.8688 0.8593

    -1.09 36120........................... Clermont County, Ohio...

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 36130........................... Clinton County, Ohio....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36140........................... Columbiana County, Ohio.

    99936 0.8837 0.8658

    -2.03 36150........................... Coshocton County, Ohio..

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36160........................... Crawford County, Ohio...

    99936 0.9359 0.8658

    -7.49 36170........................... Cuyahoga County, Ohio...

    17460 0.9198 0.9400

    2.20 36190........................... Darke County, Ohio......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36200........................... Defiance County, Ohio...

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36210........................... Delaware County, Ohio...

    18140 0.9867 1.0107

    2.43 36220........................... Erie County, Ohio.......

    41780 0.8970 0.9302

    3.70 36230........................... Fairfield County, Ohio..

    18140 0.9867 1.0107

    2.43 36240........................... Fayette County, Ohio....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36250........................... Franklin County, Ohio...

    18140 0.9867 1.0107

    2.43 36260........................... Fulton County, Ohio.....

    45780 0.9574 0.9586

    0.13 36270........................... Gallia County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36280........................... Geauga County, Ohio.....

    17460 0.9198 0.9400

    2.20 36290........................... Greene County, Ohio.....

    19380 0.9022 0.9037

    0.17 36300........................... Guernsey County, Ohio...

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36310........................... Hamilton County, Ohio...

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 36330........................... Hancock County, Ohio....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36340........................... Hardin County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36350........................... Harrison County, Ohio...

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36360........................... Henry County, Ohio......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36370........................... Highland County, Ohio...

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36380........................... Hocking County, Ohio....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36390........................... Holmes County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36400........................... Huron County, Ohio......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36410........................... Jackson County, Ohio....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36420........................... Jefferson County, Ohio..

    48260 0.7819 0.8063

    3.12 36430........................... Knox County, Ohio.......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36440........................... Lake County, Ohio.......

    17460 0.9198 0.9400

    2.20 36450........................... Lawrence County, Ohio...

    26580 0.9477 0.8997

    -5.06 36460........................... Licking County, Ohio....

    18140 0.9867 1.0107

    2.43 36470........................... Logan County, Ohio......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36480........................... Lorain County, Ohio.....

    17460 0.9198 0.9400

    2.20 36490........................... Lucas County, Ohio......

    45780 0.9574 0.9586

    0.13 36500........................... Madison County, Ohio....

    18140 0.9867 1.0107

    2.43 36510........................... Mahoning County, Ohio...

    49660 0.8726 0.8802

    0.87 36520........................... Marion County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36530........................... Medina County, Ohio.....

    17460 0.9198 0.9400

    2.20 36540........................... Meigs County, Ohio......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36550........................... Mercer County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36560........................... Miami County, Ohio......

    19380 0.9022 0.9037

    0.17 36570........................... Monroe County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36580........................... Montgomery County, Ohio.

    19380 0.9022 0.9037

    0.17 36590........................... Morgan County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36600........................... Morrow County, Ohio.....

    18140 0.9391 1.0107

    7.62 36610........................... Muskingum County, Ohio..

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36620........................... Noble County, Ohio......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36630........................... Ottawa County, Ohio.....

    45780 0.9248 0.9586

    3.65 36640........................... Paulding County, Ohio...

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36650........................... Perry County, Ohio......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36660........................... Pickaway County, Ohio...

    18140 0.9867 1.0107

    2.43 36670........................... Pike County, Ohio.......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36680........................... Portage County, Ohio....

    10420 0.8982 0.8654

    -3.65 36690........................... Preble County, Ohio.....

    19380 0.8993 0.9037

    0.49 36700........................... Putnam County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36710........................... Richland County, Ohio...

    31900 0.9891 0.9271

    -6.27

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    36720........................... Ross County, Ohio.......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36730........................... Sandusky County, Ohio...

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36740........................... Scioto County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36750........................... Seneca County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36760........................... Shelby County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36770........................... Stark County, Ohio......

    15940 0.8935 0.9031

    1.07 36780........................... Summit County, Ohio.....

    10420 0.8982 0.8654

    -3.65 36790........................... Trumbull County, Ohio...

    49660 0.8726 0.8802

    0.87 36800........................... Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36810........................... Union County, Ohio......

    18140 0.9391 1.0107

    7.62 36820........................... Van Wert County, Ohio...

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36830........................... Vinton County, Ohio.....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36840........................... Warren County, Ohio.....

    17140 0.9675 0.9601

    -0.76 36850........................... Washington County, Ohio.

    37620 0.8270 0.7977

    -3.54 36860........................... Wayne County, Ohio......

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36870........................... Williams County, Ohio...

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 36880........................... Wood County, Ohio.......

    45780 0.9574 0.9586

    0.13 36890........................... Wyandot County, Ohio....

    99936 0.8874 0.8658

    -2.43 37000........................... Adair County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37010........................... Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37020........................... Atoka County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37030........................... Beaver County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37040........................... Beckham County, Oklahoma

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37050........................... Blaine County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37060........................... Bryan County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37070........................... Caddo County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37080........................... Canadian County,

    36420 0.9028 0.8843

    -2.05 Oklahoma. 37090........................... Carter County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37100........................... Cherokee County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37110........................... Choctaw County, Oklahoma

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37120........................... Cimarron County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37130........................... Cleveland County,

    36420 0.9028 0.8843

    -2.05 Oklahoma. 37140........................... Coal County, Oklahoma...

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37150........................... Comanche County,

    30020 0.7872 0.8065

    2.45 Oklahoma. 37160........................... Cotton County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37170........................... Craig County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37180........................... Creek County, Oklahoma..

    46140 0.8565 0.8103

    -5.39 37190........................... Custer County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37200........................... Delaware County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37210........................... Dewey County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37220........................... Ellis County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37230........................... Garfield County,

    99937 0.8124 0.7629

    -6.09 Oklahoma. 37240........................... Garvin County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37250........................... Grady County, Oklahoma..

    36420 0.8237 0.8843

    7.36 37260........................... Grant County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37270........................... Greer County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37280........................... Harmon County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37290........................... Harper County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37300........................... Haskell County, Oklahoma

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37310........................... Hughes County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37320........................... Jackson County, Oklahoma

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37330........................... Jefferson County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37340........................... Johnston County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37350........................... Kay County, Oklahoma....

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37360........................... Kingfisher County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37370........................... Kiowa County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37380........................... Latimer County, Oklahoma

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37390........................... Le Flore County,

    22900 0.7836 0.7731

    -1.34 Oklahoma. 37400........................... Lincoln County, Oklahoma

    36420 0.8237 0.8843

    7.36 37410........................... Logan County, Oklahoma..

    36420 0.9028 0.8843

    -2.05 37420........................... Love County, Oklahoma...

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37430........................... Mc Clain County,

    36420 0.9028 0.8843

    -2.05 Oklahoma. 37440........................... Mc Curtain County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37450........................... Mc Intosh County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37460........................... Major County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37470........................... Marshall County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37480........................... Mayes County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37490........................... Murray County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56

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    37500........................... Muskogee County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37510........................... Noble County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37520........................... Nowata County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37530........................... Okfuskee County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37540........................... Oklahoma County,

    36420 0.9028 0.8843

    -2.05 Oklahoma. 37550........................... Okmulgee County,

    46140 0.7993 0.8103

    1.38 Oklahoma. 37560........................... Osage County, Oklahoma..

    46140 0.8565 0.8103

    -5.39 37570........................... Ottawa County, Oklahoma.

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37580........................... Pawnee County, Oklahoma.

    46140 0.7993 0.8103

    1.38 37590........................... Payne County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37600........................... Pittsburg County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37610........................... Pontotoc County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37620........................... Pottawatomie County,

    99937 0.8303 0.7629

    -8.12 Oklahoma. 37630........................... Pushmataha County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37640........................... Roger Mills County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37650........................... Rogers County, Oklahoma.

    46140 0.8565 0.8103

    -5.39 37660........................... Seminole County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37670........................... Sequoyah County,

    22900 0.8238 0.7731

    -6.15 Oklahoma. 37680........................... Stephens County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37690........................... Texas County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37700........................... Tillman County, Oklahoma

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37710........................... Tulsa County, Oklahoma..

    46140 0.8565 0.8103

    -5.39 37720........................... Wagoner County, Oklahoma

    46140 0.8565 0.8103

    -5.39 37730........................... Washington County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 37740........................... Washita County, Oklahoma

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37750........................... Woods County, Oklahoma..

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 37760........................... Woodward County,

    99937 0.7512 0.7629

    1.56 Oklahoma. 38000........................... Baker County, Oregon....

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38010........................... Benton County, Oregon...

    18700 1.0729 1.1546

    7.61 38020........................... Clackamas County, Oregon

    38900 1.1266 1.1416

    1.33 38030........................... Clatsop County, Oregon..

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38040........................... Columbia County, Oregon.

    38900 1.1266 1.1416

    1.33 38050........................... Coos County, Oregon.....

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38060........................... Crook County, Oregon....

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38070........................... Curry County, Oregon....

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38080........................... Deschutes County, Oregon

    13460 1.0419 1.0743

    3.11 38090........................... Douglas County, Oregon..

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38100........................... Gilliam County, Oregon..

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38110........................... Grant County, Oregon....

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38120........................... Harney County, Oregon...

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38130........................... Hood River County,

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 Oregon. 38140........................... Jackson County, Oregon..

    32780 1.0225 1.0818

    5.80 38150........................... Jefferson County, Oregon

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38160........................... Josephine County, Oregon

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38170........................... Klamath County, Oregon..

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38180........................... Lake County, Oregon.....

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38190........................... Lane County, Oregon.....

    21660 1.0818 1.0876

    0.54 38200........................... Lincoln County, Oregon..

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38210........................... Linn County, Oregon.....

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38220........................... Malheur County, Oregon..

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38230........................... Marion County, Oregon...

    41420 1.0442 1.0438

    -0.04 38240........................... Morrow County, Oregon...

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38250........................... Multnomah County, Oregon

    38900 1.1266 1.1416

    1.33 38260........................... Polk County, Oregon.....

    41420 1.0442 1.0438

    -0.04 38270........................... Sherman County, Oregon..

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38280........................... Tillamook County, Oregon

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38290........................... Umatilla County, Oregon.

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38300........................... Union County, Oregon....

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38310........................... Wallowa County, Oregon..

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38320........................... Wasco County, Oregon....

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38330........................... Washington County,

    38900 1.1266 1.1416

    1.33 Oregon. 38340........................... Wheeler County, Oregon..

    99938 0.9939 0.9753

    -1.87 38350........................... Yamhill County, Oregon..

    38900 1.1266 1.1416

    1.33 39000........................... Adams County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39010........................... Allegheny County,

    38300 0.8853 0.8674

    -2.02 Pennsylvania. 39070........................... Armstrong County,

    38300 0.8582 0.8674

    1.07 Pennsylvania. 39080........................... Beaver County,

    38300 0.8853 0.8674

    -2.02 Pennsylvania. 39100........................... Bedford County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania.

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    39110........................... Berks County,

    39740 0.9686 0.9622

    -0.66 Pennsylvania. 39120........................... Blair County,

    11020 0.8944 0.8812

    -1.48 Pennsylvania. 39130........................... Bradford County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39140........................... Bucks County,

    37964 1.0980 1.0996

    0.15 Pennsylvania. 39150........................... Butler County,

    38300 0.8853 0.8674

    -2.02 Pennsylvania. 39160........................... Cambria County,

    27780 0.8220 0.8620

    4.87 Pennsylvania. 39180........................... Cameron County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39190........................... Carbon County,

    10900 0.9832 0.9947

    1.17 Pennsylvania. 39200........................... Centre County,

    44300 0.8356 0.8784

    5.12 Pennsylvania. 39210........................... Chester County,

    37964 1.0980 1.0996

    0.15 Pennsylvania. 39220........................... Clarion County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39230........................... Clearfield County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39240........................... Clinton County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39250........................... Columbia County,

    99939 0.8408 0.8320

    -1.05 Pennsylvania. 39260........................... Crawford County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39270........................... Cumberland County,

    25420 0.9273 0.9402

    1.39 Pennsylvania. 39280........................... Dauphin County,

    25420 0.9273 0.9402

    1.39 Pennsylvania. 39290........................... Delaware County,

    37964 1.0980 1.0996

    0.15 Pennsylvania. 39310........................... Elk County, Pennsylvania

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 39320........................... Erie County,

    21500 0.8737 0.8827

    1.03 Pennsylvania. 39330........................... Fayette County,

    38300 0.8853 0.8674

    -2.02 Pennsylvania. 39340........................... Forest County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39350........................... Franklin County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39360........................... Fulton County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39370........................... Greene County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39380........................... Huntingdon County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39390........................... Indiana County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39400........................... Jefferson County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39410........................... Juniata County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39420........................... Lackawanna County,

    42540 0.8532 0.8347

    -2.17 Pennsylvania. 39440........................... Lancaster County,

    29540 0.9694 0.9589

    -1.08 Pennsylvania. 39450........................... Lawrence County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39460........................... Lebanon County,

    30140 0.8846 0.8679

    -1.89 Pennsylvania. 39470........................... Lehigh County,

    10900 0.9832 0.9947

    1.17 Pennsylvania. 39480........................... Luzerne County,

    42540 0.8532 0.8347

    -2.17 Pennsylvania. 39510........................... Lycoming County,

    48700 0.8364 0.8139

    -2.69 Pennsylvania. 39520........................... Mc Kean County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39530........................... Mercer County,

    49660 0.8198 0.8802

    7.37 Pennsylvania. 39540........................... Mifflin County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39550........................... Monroe County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39560........................... Montgomery County,

    37964 1.0980 1.0996

    0.15 Pennsylvania. 39580........................... Montour County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 90 Nor.......................... thampton County,

    10900 0.9832 0.9947

    1.17 Pennsylvania. 39600........................... Northumberland County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39610........................... Perry County,

    25420 0.9273 0.9402

    1.39 Pennsylvania. 39620........................... Philadelphia County,

    37964 1.0980 1.0996

    0.15 Pennsylvania. 39630........................... Pike County,

    35084 1.1545 1.1892

    3.01 Pennsylvania. 39640........................... Potter County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39650........................... Schuylkill County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39670........................... Snyder County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39680........................... Somerset County,

    99939 0.8189 0.8320

    1.60 Pennsylvania. 39690........................... Sullivan County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39700........................... Susquehanna County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39710........................... Tioga County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39720........................... Union County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39730........................... Venango County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39740........................... Warren County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39750........................... Washington County,

    38300 0.8853 0.8674

    -2.02 Pennsylvania. 39760........................... Wayne County,

    99939 0.8305 0.8320

    0.18 Pennsylvania. 39770........................... Westmoreland County,

    38300 0.8853 0.8674

    -2.02 Pennsylvania. 39790........................... Wyoming County,

    42540 0.8532 0.8347

    -2.17 Pennsylvania. 39800........................... York County,

    49620 0.9347 0.9397

    0.53 Pennsylvania. 40010........................... Adjuntas County, Puerto

    99940 0.3826 0.4047

    5.78 Rico. 40020........................... Aguada County, Puerto

    10380 0.4807 0.3915

    -18.56 Rico. 40030........................... Aguadilla County, Puerto

    10380 0.4807 0.3915

    -18.56 Rico. 40040........................... Aguas Buenas County,

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Puerto Rico. 40050........................... Aibonito County, Puerto

    41980 0.4113 0.4452

    8.24 Rico. 40060........................... Anasco County, Puerto

    10380 0.4491 0.3915

    -12.83 Rico.

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    40070........................... Arecibo County, Puerto

    41980 0.4367 0.4452

    1.95 Rico. 40080........................... Arroyo County, Puerto

    25020 0.3393 0.3235

    -4.66 Rico. 40090........................... Barceloneta County,

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Puerto Rico. 40100........................... Barranquitas County,

    41980 0.4113 0.4452

    8.24 Puerto Rico. 40110........................... Bayamon County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40120........................... Cabo Rojo County, Puerto

    41900 0.4447 0.4885

    9.85 Rico. 40130........................... Caguas County, Puerto

    41980 0.4371 0.4452

    1.85 Rico. 40140........................... Camuy County, Puerto

    41980 0.4367 0.4452

    1.95 Rico. 40145........................... Canovanas County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40150........................... Carolina County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40160........................... Catano County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40170........................... Cayey County, Puerto

    41980 0.4371 0.4452

    1.85 Rico. 40180........................... Ceiba County, Puerto

    21940 0.4453 0.4036

    -9.36 Rico. 40190........................... Ciales County, Puerto

    41980 0.4113 0.4452

    8.24 Rico. 40200........................... Cidra County, Puerto

    41980 0.4371 0.4452

    1.85 Rico. 40210........................... Coamo County, Puerto

    99940 0.3826 0.4047

    5.78 Rico. 40220........................... Comerio County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40230........................... Corozal County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40240........................... Culebra County, Puerto

    99940 0.3826 0.4047

    5.78 Rico. 40250........................... Dorado County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40260........................... Fajardo County, Puerto

    21940 0.4453 0.4036

    -9.36 Rico. 40265........................... Florida County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40270........................... Guanica County, Puerto

    49500 0.4006 0.3854

    -3.79 Rico. 40280........................... Guayama County, Puerto

    25020 0.3393 0.3235

    -4.66 Rico. 40290........................... Guayanilla County,

    49500 0.4645 0.3854

    -17.03 Puerto Rico. 40300........................... Guaynabo County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40310........................... Gurabo County, Puerto

    41980 0.4371 0.4452

    1.85 Rico. 40320........................... Hatillo County, Puerto

    41980 0.4367 0.4452

    1.95 Rico. 40330........................... Hormigueros County,

    32420 0.4132 0.3848

    -6.87 Puerto Rico. 40340........................... Humacao County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40350........................... Isabela County, Puerto

    10380 0.4171 0.3915

    -6.14 Rico. 40360........................... Jayuya County, Puerto

    99940 0.3826 0.4047

    5.78 Rico. 40370........................... Juana Diaz County,

    38660 0.4910 0.4842

    -1.38 Puerto Rico. 40380........................... Juncos County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40390........................... Lajas County, Puerto

    41900 0.4127 0.4885

    18.37 Rico. 40400........................... Lares County, Puerto

    10380 0.4171 0.3915

    -6.14 Rico. 40410........................... Las Marias County,

    99940 0.3826 0.4047

    5.78 Puerto Rico. 40420........................... Las Piedras County,

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Puerto Rico. 40430........................... Loiza County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40440........................... Luquillo County, Puerto

    21940 0.4453 0.4036

    -9.36 Rico. 40450........................... Manati County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40460........................... Maricao County, Puerto

    99940 0.3826 0.4047

    5.78 Rico. 40470........................... Maunabo County, Puerto

    41980 0.4113 0.4452

    8.24 Rico. 40480........................... Mayaguez County, Puerto

    32420 0.4132 0.3848

    -6.87 Rico. 40490........................... Moca County, Puerto Rico

    10380 0.4807 0.3915

    -18.56 40500........................... Morovis County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40510........................... Naguabo County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40520........................... Naranjito County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40530........................... Orocovis County, Puerto

    41980 0.4113 0.4452

    8.24 Rico. 40540........................... Patillas County, Puerto

    25020 0.3393 0.3235

    -4.66 Rico. 40550........................... Penuelas County, Puerto

    49500 0.4645 0.3854

    -17.03 Rico. 40560........................... Ponce County, Puerto

    38660 0.4910 0.4842

    -1.38 Rico. 40570........................... Quebradillas County,

    41980 0.4113 0.4452

    8.24 Puerto Rico. 40580........................... Rincon County, Puerto

    10380 0.4171 0.3915

    -6.14 Rico. 40590........................... Rio Grande County,

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Puerto Rico. 40610........................... Sabana Grande County,

    41900 0.4447 0.4885

    9.85 Puerto Rico. 40620........................... Salinas County, Puerto

    99940 0.3826 0.4047

    5.78 Rico. 40630........................... San German County,

    41900 0.4447 0.4885

    9.85 Puerto Rico. 40640........................... San Juan County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40650........................... San Lorenzo County,

    41980 0.4371 0.4452

    1.85 Puerto Rico. 40660........................... San Sebastian County,

    10380 0.4171 0.3915

    -6.14 Puerto Rico. 40670........................... Santa Isabel County,

    99940 0.3826 0.4047

    5.78 Puerto Rico. 40680........................... Toa Alta County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40690........................... Toa Baja County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40700........................... Trujillo Alto County,

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Puerto Rico. 40710........................... Utuado County, Puerto

    99940 0.3826 0.4047

    5.78 Rico. 40720........................... Vega Alta County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40730........................... Vega Baja County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico.

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    40740........................... Vieques County, Puerto

    99940 0.3826 0.4047

    5.78 Rico. 40750........................... Villalba County, Puerto

    38660 0.4910 0.4842

    -1.38 Rico. 40760........................... Yabucoa County, Puerto

    41980 0.4687 0.4452

    -5.01 Rico. 40770........................... Yauco County, Puerto

    49500 0.4645 0.3854

    -17.03 Rico. 41000........................... Bristol County, Rhode

    39300 1.1012 1.0783

    -2.08 Island. 41010........................... Kent County, Rhode

    39300 1.1012 1.0783

    -2.08 Island. 41020........................... Newport County, Rhode

    39300 1.1012 1.0783

    -2.08 Island. 41030........................... Providence County, Rhode

    39300 1.1012 1.0783

    -2.08 Island. 41050........................... Washington County, Rhode

    39300 1.1012 1.0783

    -2.08 Island. 42000........................... Abbeville County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42010........................... Aiken County, S Carolina

    12260 0.9778 0.9667

    -1.14 42020........................... Allendale County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42030........................... Anderson County, S

    11340 0.9306 0.9017

    -3.11 Carolina. 42040........................... Bamberg County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42050........................... Barnwell County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42060........................... Beaufort County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42070........................... Berkeley County, S

    16700 0.9245 0.9145

    -1.08 Carolina. 42080........................... Calhoun County, S

    17900 0.8844 0.8933

    1.01 Carolina. 42090........................... Charleston County, S

    16700 0.9245 0.9145

    -1.08 Carolina. 42100........................... Cherokee County, S

    99942 0.9127 0.8566

    -6.15 Carolina. 42110........................... Chester County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42120........................... Chesterfield County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42130........................... Clarendon County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42140........................... Colleton County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42150........................... Darlington County, S

    22500 0.8789 0.8388

    -4.56 Carolina. 42160........................... Dillon County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42170........................... Dorchester County, S

    16700 0.9245 0.9145

    -1.08 Carolina. 42180........................... Edgefield County, S

    12260 0.9778 0.9667

    -1.14 Carolina. 42190........................... Fairfield County, S

    17900 0.8844 0.8933

    1.01 Carolina. 42200........................... Florence County, S

    22500 0.8995 0.8388

    -6.75 Carolina. 42210........................... Georgetown County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42220........................... Greenville County, S

    24860 0.9821 0.9804

    -0.17 Carolina. 42230........................... Greenwood County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42240........................... Hampton County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42250........................... Horry County, S Carolina

    34820 0.8934 0.8810

    -1.39 42260........................... Jasper County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42270........................... Kershaw County, S

    17900 0.8844 0.8933

    1.01 Carolina. 42280........................... Lancaster County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42290........................... Laurens County, S

    24860 0.9329 0.9804

    5.09 Carolina. 42300........................... Lee County, S Carolina..

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 42310........................... Lexington County, S

    17900 0.9070 0.8933

    -1.51 Carolina. 42320........................... Mc Cormick County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42330........................... Marion County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42340........................... Marlboro County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42350........................... Newberry County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42360........................... Oconee County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42370........................... Orangeburg County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42380........................... Pickens County, S

    24860 0.9821 0.9804

    -0.17 Carolina. 42390........................... Richland County, S

    17900 0.9070 0.8933

    -1.51 Carolina. 42400........................... Saluda County, S

    17900 0.8844 0.8933

    1.01 Carolina. 42410........................... Spartanburg County, S

    43900 0.9394 0.9174

    -2.34 Carolina. 42420........................... Sumter County, S

    44940 0.8377 0.8083

    -3.51 Carolina. 42430........................... Union County, S Carolina

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 42440........................... Williamsburg County, S

    99942 0.8635 0.8566

    -0.80 Carolina. 42450........................... York County, S Carolina.

    16740 0.9733 0.9554

    -1.84 43010........................... Aurora County, S Dakota.

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43020........................... Beadle County, S Dakota.

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43030........................... Bennett County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43040........................... Bon Homme County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43050........................... Brookings County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43060........................... Brown County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43070........................... Brule County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43080........................... Buffalo County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43090........................... Butte County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43100........................... Campbell County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43110........................... Charles Mix County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43120........................... Clark County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43130........................... Clay County, S Dakota...

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89

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    43140........................... Codington County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43150........................... Corson County, S Dakota.

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43160........................... Custer County, S Dakota.

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43170........................... Davison County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43180........................... Day County, S Dakota....

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43190........................... Deuel County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43200........................... Dewey County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43210........................... Douglas County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43220........................... Edmunds County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43230........................... Fall River County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43240........................... Faulk County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43250........................... Grant County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43260........................... Gregory County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43270........................... Haakon County, S Dakota.

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43280........................... Hamlin County, S Dakota.

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43290........................... Hand County, S Dakota...

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43300........................... Hanson County, S Dakota.

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43310........................... Harding County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43320........................... Hughes County, S Dakota.

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43330........................... Hutchinson County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43340........................... Hyde County, S Dakota...

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43350........................... Jackson County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43360........................... Jerauld County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43370........................... Jones County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43380........................... Kingsbury County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43390........................... Lake County, S Dakota...

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43400........................... Lawrence County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43410........................... Lincoln County, S Dakota

    43620 0.9635 0.9559

    -0.79 43420........................... Lyman County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43430........................... Mc Cook County, S Dakota

    43620 0.9093 0.9559

    5.12 43440........................... Mc Pherson County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43450........................... Marshall County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43460........................... Meade County, S Dakota..

    39660 0.8769 0.8833

    0.73 43470........................... Mellette County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43480........................... Miner County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43490........................... Minnehaha County, S

    43620 0.9635 0.9559

    -0.79 Dakota. 43500........................... Moody County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43510........................... Pennington County, S

    39660 0.8987 0.8833

    -1.71 Dakota. 43520........................... Perkins County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43530........................... Potter County, S Dakota.

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43540........................... Roberts County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43550........................... Sanborn County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43560........................... Shannon County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43570........................... Spink County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43580........................... Stanley County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43590........................... Sully County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43600........................... Todd County, S Dakota...

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43610........................... Tripp County, S Dakota..

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43620........................... Turner County, S Dakota.

    43620 0.9093 0.9559

    5.12 43630........................... Union County, S Dakota..

    43580 0.8966 0.9200

    2.61 43640........................... Walworth County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43650........................... Washabaugh County, S

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 Dakota. 43670........................... Yankton County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 43680........................... Ziebach County, S Dakota

    99943 0.8556 0.8480

    -0.89 44000........................... Anderson County,

    28940 0.8419 0.8249

    -2.02 Tennessee. 44010........................... Bedford County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44020........................... Benton County, Tennessee

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44030........................... Bledsoe County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44040........................... Blount County, Tennessee

    28940 0.8419 0.8249

    -2.02 44050........................... Bradley County,

    17420 0.8037 0.8109

    0.90 Tennessee. 44060........................... Campbell County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44070........................... Cannon County, Tennessee

    34980 0.8838 0.9847

    11.42 44080........................... Carroll County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44090........................... Carter County, Tennessee

    27740 0.7972 0.8043

    0.89 44100........................... Cheatham County,

    34980 0.9751 0.9847

    0.98 Tennessee. 44110........................... Chester County,

    27180 0.8964 0.8853

    -1.24 Tennessee. 44120........................... Claiborne County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44130........................... Clay County, Tennessee..

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11

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    44140........................... Cocke County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44150........................... Coffee County, Tennessee

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44160........................... Crockett County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44170........................... Cumberland County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44180........................... Davidson County,

    34980 0.9751 0.9847

    0.98 Tennessee. 44190........................... Decatur County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44200........................... De Kalb County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44210........................... Dickson County,

    34980 0.9751 0.9847

    0.98 Tennessee. 44220........................... Dyer County, Tennessee..

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44230........................... Fayette County,

    32820 0.9407 0.9373

    -0.36 Tennessee. 44240........................... Fentress County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44250........................... Franklin County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44260........................... Gibson County, Tennessee

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44270........................... Giles County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44280........................... Grainger County,

    34100 0.7948 0.7933

    -0.19 Tennessee. 44290........................... Greene County, Tennessee

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44300........................... Grundy County, Tennessee

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44310........................... Hamblen County,

    34100 0.7948 0.7933

    -0.19 Tennessee. 44320........................... Hamilton County,

    16860 0.9088 0.8948

    -1.54 Tennessee. 44330........................... Hancock County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44340........................... Hardeman County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44350........................... Hardin County, Tennessee

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44360........................... Hawkins County,

    28700 0.8031 0.7985

    -0.57 Tennessee. 44370........................... Haywood County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44380........................... Henderson County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44390........................... Henry County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44400........................... Hickman County,

    34980 0.8838 0.9847

    11.42 Tennessee. 44410........................... Houston County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44420........................... Humphreys County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44430........................... Jackson County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44440........................... Jefferson County,

    34100 0.7948 0.7933

    -0.19 Tennessee. 44450........................... Johnson County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44460........................... Knox County, Tennessee..

    28940 0.8419 0.8249

    -2.02 44470........................... Lake County, Tennessee..

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44480........................... Lauderdale County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44490........................... Lawrence County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44500........................... Lewis County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44510........................... Lincoln County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44520........................... Loudon County, Tennessee

    28940 0.8419 0.8249

    -2.02 44530........................... Mc Minn County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44540........................... Mc Nairy County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44550........................... Macon County, Tennessee.

    34980 0.8838 0.9847

    11.42 44560........................... Madison County,

    27180 0.8964 0.8853

    -1.24 Tennessee. 44570........................... Marion County, Tennessee

    16860 0.9088 0.8948

    -1.54 44580........................... Marshall County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44590........................... Maury County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44600........................... Meigs County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44610........................... Monroe County, Tennessee

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44620........................... Montgomery County,

    17300 0.8284 0.8436

    1.83 Tennessee. 44630........................... Moore County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44640........................... Morgan County, Tennessee

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44650........................... Obion County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44660........................... Overton County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44670........................... Perry County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44680........................... Pickett County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44690........................... Polk County, Tennessee..

    17420 0.8037 0.8109

    0.90 44700........................... Putnam County, Tennessee

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44710........................... Rhea County, Tennessee..

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44720........................... Roane County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44730........................... Robertson County,

    34980 0.9751 0.9847

    0.98 Tennessee. 44740........................... Rutherford County,

    34980 0.9751 0.9847

    0.98 Tennessee. 44750........................... Scott County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44760........................... Sequatchie County,

    16860 0.8512 0.8948

    5.12 Tennessee. 44770........................... Sevier County, Tennessee

    99944 0.8146 0.7827

    -3.92 44780........................... Shelby County, Tennessee

    32820 0.9407 0.9373

    -0.36 44790........................... Smith County, Tennessee.

    34980 0.8838 0.9847

    11.42 44800........................... Stewart County,

    17300 0.8110 0.8436

    4.02 Tennessee. 44810........................... Sullivan County,

    28700 0.8031 0.7985

    -0.57 Tennessee.

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    44820........................... Sumner County, Tennessee

    34980 0.9751 0.9847

    0.98 44830........................... Tipton County, Tennessee

    32820 0.9407 0.9373

    -0.36 44840........................... Trousdale County,

    34980 0.8838 0.9847

    11.42 Tennessee. 44850........................... Unicoi County, Tennessee

    27740 0.7972 0.8043

    0.89 44860........................... Union County, Tennessee.

    28940 0.8419 0.8249

    -2.02 44870........................... Van Buren County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44880........................... Warren County, Tennessee

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44890........................... Washington County,

    27740 0.7972 0.8043

    0.89 Tennessee. 44900........................... Wayne County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44910........................... Weakley County,

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 Tennessee. 44920........................... White County, Tennessee.

    99944 0.7915 0.7827

    -1.11 44930........................... Williamson County,

    34980 0.9751 0.9847

    0.98 Tennessee. 44940........................... Wilson County, Tennessee

    34980 0.9751 0.9847

    0.98 45000........................... Anderson County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45010........................... Andrews County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45020........................... Angelina County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45030........................... Aransas County, Texas...

    18580 0.8241 0.8564

    3.92 45040........................... Archer County, Texas....

    48660 0.8325 0.8311

    -0.17 45050........................... Armstrong County, Texas.

    11100 0.8544 0.9169

    7.32 45060........................... Atascosa County, Texas..

    41700 0.8456 0.8844

    4.59 45070........................... Austin County, Texas....

    26420 0.8962 1.0008

    11.67 45080........................... Bailey County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45090........................... Bandera County, Texas...

    41700 0.8456 0.8844

    4.59 45100........................... Bastrop County, Texas...

    12420 0.9437 0.9344

    -0.99 45110........................... Baylor County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45113........................... Bee County, Texas.......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45120........................... Bell County, Texas......

    28660 0.8526 0.8901

    4.40 45130........................... Bexar County, Texas.....

    41700 0.8982 0.8844

    -1.54 45140........................... Blanco County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45150........................... Borden County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45160........................... Bosque County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45170........................... Bowie County, Texas.....

    45500 0.8283 0.8104

    -2.16 45180........................... Brazoria County, Texas..

    26420 0.9278 1.0008

    7.87 45190........................... Brazos County, Texas....

    17780 0.8900 0.9045

    1.63 45200........................... Brewster County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45201........................... Briscoe County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45210........................... Brooks County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45220........................... Brown County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45221........................... Burleson County, Texas..

    17780 0.8416 0.9045

    7.47 45222........................... Burnet County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45223........................... Caldwell County, Texas..

    12420 0.9437 0.9344

    -0.99 45224........................... Calhoun County, Texas...

    47020 0.8046 0.8560

    6.39 45230........................... Callahan County, Texas..

    10180 0.7914 0.8000

    1.09 45240........................... Cameron County, Texas...

    15180 0.9804 0.9430

    -3.81 45250........................... Camp County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45251........................... Carson County, Texas....

    11100 0.8544 0.9169

    7.32 45260........................... Cass County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45270........................... Castro County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45280........................... Chambers County, Texas..

    26420 1.0040 1.0008

    -0.32 45281........................... Cherokee County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45290........................... Childress County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45291........................... Clay County, Texas......

    48660 0.8108 0.8311

    2.50 45292........................... Cochran County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45300........................... Coke County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45301........................... Coleman County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45310........................... Collin County, Texas....

    19124 1.0217 1.0075

    -1.39 45311........................... Collingsworth County,

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 Texas. 45312........................... Colorado County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45320........................... Comal County, Texas.....

    41700 0.8982 0.8844

    -1.54 45321........................... Comanche County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45330........................... Concho County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45340........................... Cooke County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45341........................... Coryell County, Texas...

    28660 0.8526 0.8901

    4.40 45350........................... Cottle County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45360........................... Crane County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45361........................... Crockett County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45362........................... Crosby County, Texas....

    31180 0.8357 0.8613

    3.06 45370........................... Culberson County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

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    45380........................... Dallam County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45390........................... Dallas County, Texas....

    19124 1.0217 1.0075

    -1.39 45391........................... Dawson County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45392........................... Deaf Smith County, Texas

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45400........................... Delta County, Texas.....

    19124 0.9080 1.0075

    10.96 45410........................... Denton County, Texas....

    19124 1.0217 1.0075

    -1.39 45420........................... De Witt County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45421........................... Dickens County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45430........................... Dimmit County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45431........................... Donley County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45440........................... Duval County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45450........................... Eastland County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45451........................... Ector County, Texas.....

    36220 0.9813 1.0073

    2.65 45460........................... Edwards County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45470........................... Ellis County, Texas.....

    19124 1.0217 1.0075

    -1.39 45480........................... El Paso County, Texas...

    21340 0.8977 0.9053

    0.85 45490........................... Erath County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45500........................... Falls County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45510........................... Fannin County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45511........................... Fayette County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45520........................... Fisher County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45521........................... Floyd County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45522........................... Foard County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45530........................... Fort Bend County, Texas.

    26420 1.0040 1.0008

    -0.32 45531........................... Franklin County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45540........................... Freestone County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45541........................... Frio County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45542........................... Gaines County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45550........................... Galveston County, Texas.

    26420 0.9814 1.0008

    1.98 45551........................... Garza County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45552........................... Gillespie County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45560........................... Glasscock County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45561........................... Goliad County, Texas....

    47020 0.8046 0.8560

    6.39 45562........................... Gonzales County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45563........................... Gray County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45564........................... Grayson County, Texas...

    43300 0.9507 0.8502

    -10.57 45570........................... Gregg County, Texas.....

    30980 0.8809 0.8788

    -0.24 45580........................... Grimes County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45581........................... Guadaloupe County, Texas

    41700 0.8982 0.8844

    -1.54 45582........................... Hale County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45583........................... Hall County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45590........................... Hamilton County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45591........................... Hansford County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45592........................... Hardeman County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45600........................... Hardin County, Texas....

    13140 0.8412 0.8595

    2.18 45610........................... Harris County, Texas....

    26420 1.0040 1.0008

    -0.32 45620........................... Harrison County, Texas..

    99945 0.8446 0.7965

    -5.70 45621........................... Hartley County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45630........................... Haskell County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45631........................... Hays County, Texas......

    12420 0.9437 0.9344

    -0.99 45632........................... Hemphill County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45640........................... Henderson County, Texas.

    99945 0.9104 0.7965

    -12.51 45650........................... Hidalgo County, Texas...

    32580 0.8934 0.8773

    -1.80 45651........................... Hill County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45652........................... Hockley County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45653........................... Hood County, Texas......

    99945 0.8763 0.7965

    -9.11 45654........................... Hopkins County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45660........................... Houston County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45661........................... Howard County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45662........................... Hudspeth County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45670........................... Hunt County, Texas......

    19124 1.0217 1.0075

    -1.39 45671........................... Hutchinson County, Texas

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45672........................... Irion County, Texas.....

    41660 0.8101 0.8362

    3.22 45680........................... Jack County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45681........................... Jackson County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45690........................... Jasper County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45691........................... Jeff Davis County, Texas

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45700........................... Jefferson County, Texas.

    13140 0.8412 0.8595

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    45710........................... Jim Hogg County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45711........................... Jim Wells County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45720........................... Johnson County, Texas...

    23104 0.9504 0.9569

    0.68 45721........................... Jones County, Texas.....

    10180 0.7914 0.8000

    1.09 45722........................... Karnes County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45730........................... Kaufman County, Texas...

    19124 1.0217 1.0075

    -1.39 45731........................... Kendall County, Texas...

    41700 0.8456 0.8844

    4.59 45732........................... Kenedy County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45733........................... Kent County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45734........................... Kerr County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45740........................... Kimble County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45741........................... King County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45742........................... Kinney County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45743........................... Kleberg County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45744........................... Knox County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45750........................... Lamar County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45751........................... Lamb County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45752........................... Lampasas County, Texas..

    28660 0.8229 0.8901

    8.17 45753........................... La Salle County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45754........................... Lavaca County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45755........................... Lee County, Texas.......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45756........................... Leon County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45757........................... Liberty County, Texas...

    26420 1.0040 1.0008

    -0.32 45758........................... Limestone County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45759........................... Lipscomb County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45760........................... Live Oak County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45761........................... Llano County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45762........................... Loving County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45770........................... Lubbock County, Texas...

    31180 0.8783 0.8613

    -1.94 45771........................... Lynn County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45772........................... Mc Culloch County, Texas

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45780........................... Mc Lennan County, Texas.

    47380 0.8518 0.8633

    1.35 45781........................... Mc Mullen County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45782........................... Madison County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45783........................... Marion County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45784........................... Martin County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45785........................... Mason County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45790........................... Matagorda County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45791........................... Maverick County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45792........................... Medina County, Texas....

    41700 0.8456 0.8844

    4.59 45793........................... Menard County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45794........................... Midland County, Texas...

    33260 0.9628 0.9786

    1.64 45795........................... Milam County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45796........................... Mills County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45797........................... Mitchell County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45800........................... Montague County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45801........................... Montgomery County, Texas

    26420 1.0040 1.0008

    -0.32 45802........................... Moore County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45803........................... Morris County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45804........................... Motley County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45810........................... Nacogdoches County,

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 Texas. 45820........................... Navarro County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45821........................... Newton County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45822........................... Nolan County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45830........................... Nueces County, Texas....

    18580 0.8550 0.8564

    0.16 45831........................... Ochiltree County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45832........................... Oldham County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45840........................... Orange County, Texas....

    13140 0.8412 0.8595

    2.18 45841........................... Palo Pinto County, Texas

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45842........................... Panola County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45843........................... Parker County, Texas....

    23104 0.9504 0.9569

    0.68 45844........................... Parmer County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45845........................... Pecos County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45850........................... Polk County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45860........................... Potter County, Texas....

    11100 0.9156 0.9169

    0.14 45861........................... Presidio County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45870........................... Rains County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45871........................... Randall County, Texas...

    11100 0.9156 0.9169

    0.14

    [[Page 66000]]

    45872........................... Reagan County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45873........................... Real County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45874........................... Red River County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45875........................... Reeves County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45876........................... Refugio County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45877........................... Roberts County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45878........................... Robertson County, Texas.

    17780 0.8416 0.9045

    7.47 45879........................... Rockwall County, Texas..

    19124 1.0217 1.0075

    -1.39 45880........................... Runnels County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45881........................... Rusk County, Texas......

    30980 0.8331 0.8788

    5.49 45882........................... Sabine County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45883........................... San Augustine County,

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 Texas. 45884........................... San Jacinto County,

    26420 0.8962 1.0008

    11.67 Texas. 45885........................... San Patricio County,

    18580 0.8550 0.8564

    0.16 Texas. 45886........................... San Saba County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45887........................... Schleicher County, Texas

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45888........................... Scurry County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45889........................... Shackelford County,

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 Texas. 45890........................... Shelby County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45891........................... Sherman County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45892........................... Smith County, Texas.....

    46340 0.9168 0.8811

    -3.89 45893........................... Somervell County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45900........................... Starr County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45901........................... Stephens County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45902........................... Sterling County, Texas..

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45903........................... Stonewall County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45904........................... Sutton County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45905........................... Swisher County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45910........................... Tarrant County, Texas...

    23104 0.9504 0.9569

    0.68 45911........................... Taylor County, Texas....

    10180 0.7975 0.8000

    0.31 45912........................... Terrell County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45913........................... Terry County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45920........................... Throckmorton County,

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 Texas. 45921........................... Titus County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45930........................... Tom Green County, Texas.

    41660 0.8271 0.8362

    1.10 45940........................... Travis County, Texas....

    12420 0.9437 0.9344

    -0.99 45941........................... Trinity County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45942........................... Tyler County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45943........................... Upshur County, Texas....

    30980 0.8809 0.8788

    -0.24 45944........................... Upton County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45945........................... Uvalde County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45946........................... Val Verde County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45947........................... Van Zandt County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45948........................... Victoria County, Texas..

    47020 0.8160 0.8560

    4.90 45949........................... Walker County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45950........................... Waller County, Texas....

    26420 1.0040 1.0008

    -0.32 45951........................... Ward County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45952........................... Washington County, Texas

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45953........................... Webb County, Texas......

    29700 0.8068 0.7811

    -3.19 45954........................... Wharton County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45955........................... Wheeler County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45960........................... Wichita County, Texas...

    48660 0.8325 0.8311

    -0.17 45961........................... Wilbarger County, Texas.

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45962........................... Willacy County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45970........................... Williamson County, Texas

    12420 0.9437 0.9344

    -0.99 45971........................... Wilson County, Texas....

    41700 0.8982 0.8844

    -1.54 45972........................... Winkler County, Texas...

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45973........................... Wise County, Texas......

    23104 0.8709 0.9569

    9.87 45974........................... Wood County, Texas......

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45980........................... Yoakum County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45981........................... Young County, Texas.....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45982........................... Zapata County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 45983........................... Zavala County, Texas....

    99945 0.7967 0.7965

    -0.03 46000........................... Beaver County, Utah.....

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46010........................... Box Elder County, Utah..

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46020........................... Cache County, Utah......

    30860 0.8963 0.9022

    0.66 46030........................... Carbon County, Utah.....

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46040........................... Daggett County, Utah....

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55

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    46050........................... Davis County, Utah......

    36260 0.9185 0.8995

    -2.07 46060........................... Duchesne County, Utah...

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46070........................... Emery County, Utah......

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46080........................... Garfield County, Utah...

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46090........................... Grand County, Utah......

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46100........................... Iron County, Utah.......

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46110........................... Juab County, Utah.......

    39340 0.9131 0.9537

    4.45 46120........................... Kane County, Utah.......

    99946 0.9982 0.8140

    -18.45 46130........................... Millard County, Utah....

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46140........................... Morgan County, Utah.....

    36260 0.8896 0.8995

    1.11 46150........................... Piute County, Utah......

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46160........................... Rich County, Utah.......

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46170........................... Salt Lake County, Utah..

    41620 0.9381 0.9402

    0.22 46180........................... San Juan County, Utah...

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46190........................... Sanpete County, Utah....

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46200........................... Sevier County, Utah.....

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46210........................... Summit County, Utah.....

    41620 0.9092 0.9402

    3.41 46220........................... Tooele County, Utah.....

    41620 0.9092 0.9402

    3.41 46230........................... Uintah County, Utah.....

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46240........................... Utah County, Utah.......

    39340 0.9500 0.9537

    0.39 46250........................... Wasatch County, Utah....

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46260........................... Washington County, Utah.

    41100 0.9077 0.9265

    2.07 46270........................... Wayne County, Utah......

    99946 0.8440 0.8140

    -3.55 46280........................... Weber County, Utah......

    36260 0.9185 0.8995

    -2.07 47000........................... Addison County, Vermont.

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 47010........................... Bennington County,

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 Vermont. 47020........................... Caledonia County,

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 Vermont. 47030........................... Chittenden County,

    15540 0.9410 0.9474

    0.68 Vermont. 47040........................... Essex County, Vermont...

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 47050........................... Franklin County, Vermont

    15540 0.9410 0.9474

    0.68 47060........................... Grand Isle County,

    15540 0.9410 0.9474

    0.68 Vermont. 47070........................... Lamoille County, Vermont

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 47080........................... Orange County, Vermont..

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 47090........................... Orleans County, Vermont.

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 47100........................... Rutland County, Vermont.

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 47110........................... Washington County,

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 Vermont. 47120........................... Windham County, Vermont.

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 47130........................... Windsor County, Vermont.

    99947 0.9830 0.9744

    -0.87 48010........................... St Croix County, Virgin

    99948 0.7615 0.8467

    11.19 Islands. 48020........................... St Thomas-John County,

    99948 0.7615 0.8467

    11.19 Virgin Islands. 49000........................... Accomack County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49010........................... Albemarle County,

    16820 1.0187 1.0125

    -0.61 Virginia. 49011........................... Alexandria City County,

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Virginia. 49020........................... Alleghany County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49030........................... Amelia County, Virginia.

    40060 0.8873 0.9177

    3.43 49040........................... Amherst County, Virginia

    31340 0.8691 0.8694

    0.03 49050........................... Appomattox County,

    31340 0.8554 0.8694

    1.64 Virginia. 49060........................... Arlington County,

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Virginia. 49070........................... Augusta County, Virginia

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49080........................... Bath County, Virginia...

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49088........................... Bedford City County,

    31340 0.8691 0.8694

    0.03 Virginia. 49090........................... Bedford County, Virginia

    31340 0.8691 0.8694

    0.03 49100........................... Bland County, Virginia..

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49110........................... Botetourt County,

    40220 0.8381 0.8647

    3.17 Virginia. 49111........................... Bristol City County,

    28700 0.8031 0.7985

    -0.57 Virginia. 49120........................... Brunswick County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49130........................... Buchanan County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49140........................... Buckingham County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49141........................... Buena Vista City County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49150........................... Campbell County,

    31340 0.8691 0.8694

    0.03 Virginia. 49160........................... Caroline County,

    40060 0.8873 0.9177

    3.43 Virginia. 49170........................... Carroll County, Virginia

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49180........................... Charles City County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49190........................... Charlotte County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49191........................... Charlottesville City

    16820 1.0187 1.0125

    -0.61 County, Virginia. 49194........................... Chesapeake County,

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 Virginia. 49200........................... Chesterfield County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49210........................... Clarke County, Virginia.

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94

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    49211........................... Clifton Forge City

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 County, Virginia. 49212........................... Colonial Heights County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49213........................... Covington City County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49220........................... Craig County, Virginia..

    40220 0.8396 0.8647

    2.99 49230........................... Culpeper County,

    99949 0.9495 0.7940

    -16.38 Virginia. 49240........................... Cumberland County,

    40060 0.8873 0.9177

    3.43 Virginia. 49241........................... Danville City County,

    19260 0.8489 0.8451

    -0.45 Virginia. 49250........................... Dickenson County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49260........................... Dinniddie County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49270........................... Emporia County, Virginia

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49280........................... Essex County, Virginia..

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49288........................... Fairfax City County,

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Virginia. 49290........................... Fairfax County, Virginia

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 49291........................... Falls Church City

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 County, Virginia. 49300........................... Fauquier County,

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Virginia. 49310........................... Floyd County, Virginia..

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49320........................... Fluvanna County,

    16820 1.0187 1.0125

    -0.61 Virginia. 49328........................... Franklin City County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49330........................... Franklin County,

    40220 0.8396 0.8647

    2.99 Virginia. 49340........................... Frederick County,

    49020 0.9316 1.0091

    8.32 Virginia. 49342........................... Fredericksburg City

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 County, Virginia. 49343........................... Galax City County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49350........................... Giles County, Virginia..

    13980 0.8186 0.8213

    0.33 49360........................... Gloucester County,

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 Virginia. 49370........................... Goochland County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49380........................... Grayson County, Virginia

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49390........................... Greene County, Virginia.

    16820 1.0187 1.0125

    -0.61 49400........................... Greensville County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49410........................... Halifax County, Virginia

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49411........................... Hampton City County,

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 Virginia. 49420........................... Hanover County, Virginia

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 49421........................... Harrisonburg City

    25500 0.8753 0.9073

    3.66 County, Virginia. 49430........................... Henrico County, Virginia

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 49440........................... Henry County, Virginia..

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49450........................... Highland County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49451........................... Hopewell City County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49460........................... Isle Of Wight County,

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 Virginia. 49470........................... James City Co County,

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 Virginia. 49480........................... King And Queen County,

    40060 0.8873 0.9177

    3.43 Virginia. 49490........................... King George County,

    99949 0.9495 0.7940

    -16.38 Virginia. 49500........................... King William County,

    40060 0.8873 0.9177

    3.43 Virginia. 49510........................... Lancaster County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49520........................... Lee County, Virginia....

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49522........................... Lexington County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49530........................... Loudoun County, Virginia

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 49540........................... Louisa County, Virginia.

    40060 0.8873 0.9177

    3.43 49550........................... Lunenburg County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49551........................... Lynchburg City County,

    31340 0.8691 0.8694

    0.03 Virginia. 49560........................... Madison County, Virginia

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49561........................... Martinsville City

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 County, Virginia. 49563........................... Manassas City County,

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Virginia. 49565........................... Manassas Park City

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 County, Virginia. 49570........................... Mathews County, Virginia

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 49580........................... Mecklenburg County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49590........................... Middlesex County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49600........................... Montgomery County,

    13980 0.8186 0.8213

    0.33 Virginia. 49610........................... Nansemond, Virginia.....

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49620........................... Nelson County, Virginia.

    16820 0.9302 1.0125

    8.85 49621........................... New Kent County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49622........................... Newport News City

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 County, Virginia. 49641........................... Norfolk City County,

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 Virginia. 49650........................... Northampton County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49660........................... Northumberland County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49661........................... Norton City County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49670........................... Nottoway County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49680........................... Orange County, Virginia.

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49690........................... Page County, Virginia...

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49700........................... Patrick County, Virginia

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35

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    49701........................... Petersburg City County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49710........................... Pittsylvania County,

    19260 0.8489 0.8451

    -0.45 Virginia. 49711........................... Portsmouth City County,

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 Virginia. 49712........................... Poquoson City County,

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 Virginia. 49720........................... Powhatan County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49730........................... Prince Edward County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49740........................... Prince George County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49750........................... Prince William County,

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Virginia. 49770........................... Pulaski County, Virginia

    13980 0.8186 0.8213

    0.33 49771........................... Radford City County,

    13980 0.8186 0.8213

    0.33 Virginia. 49780........................... Rappahannock County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49790........................... Richmond County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49791........................... Richmond City County,

    40060 0.9328 0.9177

    -1.62 Virginia. 49800........................... Roanoke County, Virginia

    40220 0.8381 0.8647

    3.17 49801........................... Roanoke City County,

    40220 0.8381 0.8647

    3.17 Virginia. 49810........................... Rockbridge County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49820........................... Rockingham County,

    25500 0.8753 0.9073

    3.66 Virginia. 49830........................... Russell County, Virginia

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49838........................... Salem County, Virginia..

    40220 0.8381 0.8647

    3.17 49840........................... Scott County, Virginia..

    28700 0.8031 0.7985

    -0.57 49850........................... Shenandoah County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49860........................... Smyth County, Virginia..

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49867........................... South Boston City

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 County, Virginia. 49870........................... Southampton County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49880........................... Spotsylvania County,

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Virginia. 49890........................... Stafford County,

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Virginia. 49891........................... Staunton City County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49892........................... Suffolk City County,

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 Virginia. 49900........................... Surry County, Virginia..

    47260 0.8608 0.8790

    2.11 49910........................... Sussex County, Virginia.

    40060 0.8873 0.9177

    3.43 49920........................... Tazewell County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49921........................... Virginia Beach City

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 County, Virginia. 49930........................... Warren County, Virginia.

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 49950........................... Washington County,

    28700 0.8031 0.7985

    -0.57 Virginia. 49951........................... Waynesboro City County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49960........................... Westmoreland County,

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 Virginia. 49961........................... Williamsburg City

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 County, Virginia. 49962........................... Winchester City County,

    49020 0.9316 1.0091

    8.32 Virginia. 49970........................... Wise County, Virginia...

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49980........................... Wythe County, Virginia..

    99949 0.8215 0.7940

    -3.35 49981........................... York County, Virginia...

    47260 0.8799 0.8790

    -0.10 50000........................... Adams County, Washington

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 50010........................... Asotin County,

    30300 1.0052 0.9853

    -1.98 Washington. 50020........................... Benton County,

    28420 1.0619 1.0343

    -2.60 Washington. 50030........................... Chelan County,

    48300 1.0144 1.0346

    1.99 Washington. 50040........................... Clallam County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50050........................... Clark County, Washington

    38900 1.1266 1.1416

    1.33 50060........................... Columbia County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50070........................... Cowlitz County,

    31020 0.9898 1.0011

    1.14 Washington. 50080........................... Douglas County,

    48300 1.0144 1.0346

    1.99 Washington. 50090........................... Ferry County, Washington

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 50100........................... Franklin County,

    28420 1.0619 1.0343

    -2.60 Washington. 50110........................... Garfield County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50120........................... Grant County, Washington

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 50130........................... Grays Harbor County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50140........................... Island County,

    99950 1.1039 1.0263

    -7.03 Washington. 50150........................... Jefferson County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50160........................... King County, Washington.

    42644 1.1572 1.1434

    -1.19 50170........................... Kitsap County,

    14740 1.0675 1.0913

    2.23 Washington. 50180........................... Kittitas County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50190........................... Klickitat County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50200........................... Lewis County, Washington

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 50210........................... Lincoln County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50220........................... Mason County, Washington

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 50230........................... Okanogan County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50240........................... Pacific County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50250........................... Pend Oreille County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50260........................... Pierce County,

    45104 1.0742 1.0789

    0.44 Washington.

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    50270........................... San Juan County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50280........................... Skagit County,

    34580 1.0336 1.0517

    1.75 Washington. 50290........................... Skamania County,

    38900 1.0742 1.1416

    6.27 Washington. 50300........................... Snohomish County,

    42644 1.1572 1.1434

    -1.19 Washington. 50310........................... Spokane County,

    44060 1.0905 1.0447

    -4.20 Washington. 50320........................... Stevens County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50330........................... Thurston County,

    36500 1.0927 1.1081

    1.41 Washington. 50340........................... Wahkiakum County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50350........................... Walla Walla County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50360........................... Whatcom County,

    13380 1.1731 1.1104

    -5.34 Washington. 50370........................... Whitman County,

    99950 1.0364 1.0263

    -0.97 Washington. 50380........................... Yakima County,

    49420 1.0155 0.9847

    -3.03 Washington. 51000........................... Barbour County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51010........................... Berkeley County, W

    25180 1.0233 0.9038

    -11.68 Virginia. 51020........................... Boone County, W Virginia

    16620 0.8173 0.8542

    4.51 51030........................... Braxton County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51040........................... Brooke County, W

    48260 0.7819 0.8063

    3.12 Virginia. 51050........................... Cabell County, W

    26580 0.9477 0.8997

    -5.06 Virginia. 51060........................... Calhoun County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51070........................... Clay County, W Virginia.

    16620 0.8173 0.8542

    4.51 51080........................... Doddridge County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51090........................... Fayette County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51100........................... Gilmer County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51110........................... Grant County, W Virginia

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 51120........................... Greenbrier County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51130........................... Hampshire County, W

    49020 0.9057 1.0091

    11.42 Virginia. 51140........................... Hancock County, W

    48260 0.7819 0.8063

    3.12 Virginia. 51150........................... Hardy County, W Virginia

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 51160........................... Harrison County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51170........................... Jackson County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51180........................... Jefferson County, W

    47894 1.0951 1.1054

    0.94 Virginia. 51190........................... Kanawha County, W

    16620 0.8445 0.8542

    1.15 Virginia. 51200........................... Lewis County, W Virginia

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 51210........................... Lincoln County, W

    16620 0.8173 0.8542

    4.51 Virginia. 51220........................... Logan County, W Virginia

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 51230........................... Mc Dowell County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51240........................... Marion County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51250........................... Marshall County, W

    48540 0.7161 0.7010

    -2.11 Virginia. 51260........................... Mason County, W Virginia

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 51270........................... Mercer County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51280........................... Mineral County, W

    19060 0.9317 0.8446

    -9.35 Virginia. 51290........................... Mingo County, W Virginia

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 51300........................... Monongalia County, W

    34060 0.8160 0.8423

    3.22 Virginia. 51310........................... Monroe County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51320........................... Morgan County, W

    25180 0.8695 0.9038

    3.94 Virginia. 51330........................... Nicholas County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51340........................... Ohio County, W Virginia.

    48540 0.7161 0.7010

    -2.11 51350........................... Pendleton County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51360........................... Pleasants County, W

    37620 0.8085 0.7977

    -1.34 Virginia. 51370........................... Pocahontas County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51380........................... Preston County, W

    34060 0.8160 0.8423

    3.22 Virginia. 51390........................... Putnam County, W

    16620 0.8445 0.8542

    1.15 Virginia. 51400........................... Raleigh County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51410........................... Randolph County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51420........................... Ritchie County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51430........................... Roane County, W Virginia

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 51440........................... Summers County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51450........................... Taylor County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51460........................... Tucker County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51470........................... Tyler County, W Virginia

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 51480........................... Upshur County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51490........................... Wayne County, W Virginia

    26580 0.9477 0.8997

    -5.06 51500........................... Webster County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51510........................... Wetzel County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 51520........................... Wirt County, W Virginia.

    37620 0.8085 0.7977

    -1.34 51530........................... Wood County, W Virginia.

    37620 0.8270 0.7977

    -3.54 51540........................... Wyoming County, W

    99951 0.7809 0.7607

    -2.59 Virginia. 52000........................... Adams County, Wisconsin.

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62

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    52010........................... Ashland County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52020........................... Barron County, Wisconsin

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52030........................... Bayfield County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52040........................... Brown County, Wisconsin.

    24580 0.9483 0.9787

    3.21 52050........................... Buffalo County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52060........................... Burnett County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52070........................... Calumet County,

    11540 0.9264 0.9455

    2.06 Wisconsin. 52080........................... Chippewa County,

    20740 0.9201 0.9630

    4.66 Wisconsin. 52090........................... Clark County, Wisconsin.

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52100........................... Columbia County,

    31540 1.0069 1.0840

    7.66 Wisconsin. 52110........................... Crawford County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52120........................... Dane County, Wisconsin..

    31540 1.0707 1.0840

    1.24 52130........................... Dodge County, Wisconsin.

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52140........................... Door County, Wisconsin..

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52150........................... Douglas County,

    20260 1.0213 1.0042

    -1.67 Wisconsin. 52160........................... Dunn County, Wisconsin..

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52170........................... Eau Claire County,

    20740 0.9201 0.9630

    4.66 Wisconsin. 52180........................... Florence County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52190........................... Fond Du Lac County,

    22540 0.9559 1.0063

    5.27 Wisconsin. 52200........................... Forest County, Wisconsin

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52210........................... Grant County, Wisconsin.

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52220........................... Green County, Wisconsin.

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52230........................... Green Lake County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52240........................... Iowa County, Wisconsin..

    31540 1.0069 1.0840

    7.66 52250........................... Iron County, Wisconsin..

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52260........................... Jackson County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52270........................... Jefferson County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52280........................... Juneau County, Wisconsin

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52290........................... Kenosha County,

    29404 1.0095 1.0570

    4.71 Wisconsin. 52300........................... Kewaunee County,

    24580 0.9481 0.9787

    3.23 Wisconsin. 52310........................... La Crosse County,

    29100 0.9564 0.9426

    -1.44 Wisconsin. 52320........................... Lafayette County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52330........................... Langlade County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52340........................... Lincoln County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52350........................... Manitowoc County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52360........................... Marathon County,

    48140 0.9590 0.9722

    1.38 Wisconsin. 52370........................... Marinette County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52380........................... Marquette County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52381........................... Menominee County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52390........................... Milwaukee County,

    33340 1.0146 1.0218

    0.71 Wisconsin. 52400........................... Monroe County, Wisconsin

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52410........................... Oconto County, Wisconsin

    24580 0.9481 0.9787

    3.23 52420........................... Oneida County, Wisconsin

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52430........................... Outagamie County,

    11540 0.9264 0.9455

    2.06 Wisconsin. 52440........................... Ozaukee County,

    33340 1.0146 1.0218

    0.71 Wisconsin. 52450........................... Pepin County, Wisconsin.

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52460........................... Pierce County, Wisconsin

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 52470........................... Polk County, Wisconsin..

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52480........................... Portage County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52490........................... Price County, Wisconsin.

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52500........................... Racine County, Wisconsin

    39540 0.8997 0.9356

    3.99 52510........................... Richland County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52520........................... Rock County, Wisconsin..

    27500 0.9538 0.9655

    1.23 52530........................... Rusk County, Wisconsin..

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52540........................... St Croix County,

    33460 1.1075 1.0946

    -1.16 Wisconsin. 52550........................... Sauk County, Wisconsin..

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52560........................... Sawyer County, Wisconsin

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52570........................... Shawano County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52580........................... Sheboygan County,

    43100 0.8911 0.9026

    1.29 Wisconsin. 52590........................... Taylor County, Wisconsin

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52600........................... Trempealeau County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52610........................... Vernon County, Wisconsin

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52620........................... Vilas County, Wisconsin.

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 52630........................... Walworth County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52640........................... Washburn County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52650........................... Washington County,

    33340 1.0146 1.0218

    0.71 Wisconsin. 52660........................... Waukesha County,

    33340 1.0146 1.0218

    0.71 Wisconsin. 52670........................... Waupaca County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin.

    [[Page 66006]]

    52680........................... Waushara County,

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 Wisconsin. 52690........................... Winnebago County,

    36780 0.9211 0.9315

    1.13 Wisconsin. 52700........................... Wood County, Wisconsin..

    99952 0.9494 0.9553

    0.62 53000........................... Albany County, Wyoming..

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53010........................... Big Horn County, Wyoming

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53020........................... Campbell County, Wyoming

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53030........................... Carbon County, Wyoming..

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53040........................... Converse County, Wyoming

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53050........................... Crook County, Wyoming...

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53060........................... Fremont County, Wyoming.

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53070........................... Goshen County, Wyoming..

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53080........................... Hot Springs County,

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 Wyoming. 53090........................... Johnson County, Wyoming.

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53100........................... Laramie County, Wyoming.

    16940 0.8775 0.9060

    3.25 53110........................... Lincoln County, Wyoming.

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53120........................... Natrona County, Wyoming.

    16220 0.9026 0.9145

    1.32 53130........................... Niobrara County, Wyoming

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53140........................... Park County, Wyoming....

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53150........................... Platte County, Wyoming..

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53160........................... Sheridan County, Wyoming

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53170........................... Sublette County, Wyoming

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53180........................... Sweetwater County,

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 Wyoming. 53190........................... Teton County, Wyoming...

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53200........................... Uinta County, Wyoming...

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53210........................... Washakie County, Wyoming

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 53220........................... Weston County, Wyoming..

    99953 0.9257 0.9295

    0.41 65010........................... Agana County, Guam......

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65020........................... Agana Heights County,

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 Guam. 65030........................... Agat County, Guam.......

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65040........................... Asan County, Guam.......

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65050........................... Barrigada County, Guam..

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65060........................... Chalan Pago County, Guam

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65070........................... Dededo County, Guam.....

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65080........................... Inarajan County, Guam...

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65090........................... Maite County, Guam......

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65100........................... Mangilao County, Guam...

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65110........................... Merizo County, Guam.....

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65120........................... Mongmong County, Guam...

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65130........................... Ordot County, Guam......

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65140........................... Piti County, Guam.......

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65150........................... Santa Rita County, Guam.

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65160........................... Sinajana County, Guam...

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65170........................... Talofofo County, Guam...

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65180........................... Tamuning County, Guam...

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65190........................... Toto County, Guam.......

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65200........................... Umatac County, Guam.....

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65210........................... Yigo County, Guam.......

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00 65220........................... Yona County, Guam.......

    99965 0.9611 0.9611

    0.00

    [FR Doc. 06-9068 Filed 11-1-06; 4:00 pm]

    BILLING CODE 4120-01-P

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