ðCMS Seeks Public Comments on Medicaid Information Collections
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn Moreð¥Regulatory Update
This notice extends the comment period for a 60-day notice request for proposed information collection request associated with the notice [Document Identifier: CMS-855S] entitled "Medicare Enrollment Application: Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Suppliers." and published in the August 18, 2025 (90 FR 40073) Federal Register. The comment period for the information collection request, which would have ended on June 20, 2025, is extended to Monday, July 7, 2025.
Learn Moreð¥CMS Announces Medicare Part C and D Data Collection for Comments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn Moreð¥URAC's Deeming Authority Renewed for Medicare Advantage Programs
This final notice announces the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services decision to renew the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission's application for Medicare Advantage "deeming authority" of Health Maintenance Organizations and Preferred Provider Organizations for a term of 6 years.
Learn MoreðCMS Seeks Comments on Medicare Health Outcomes Survey Collection
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn Moreð°Medicare Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update Correction
This document corrects typographical errors in the final rule that appeared in the August 5, 2025 Federal Register titled "Medicare Program; FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements" (hereinafter referred to as the "FY 2026 Hospice final rule"). The effective date of the FY 2026 Hospice final rule is October 1, 2025.
Learn MoreðCMS Notice on Information Collection for Non-Exchange Entities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn Moreð¥CMS Seeks Public Comments on Information Collection Activities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn Moreð¥Withdrawal of CMS Data Collection Comment Requests
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a notice document entitled, "Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request". That notice invited public comments on five separate information collection requests, under Document Identifiers: CMS-10495, CMS 855S and CMS-R-131. Through the publication of this document, we are withdrawing the portion of the notice requesting public comment on the information collection request titled, "Data Collection and Submission for Open Payments" Form number: CMS-10495 (OMB control number: 0938-1237). We are also withdrawing the portion of the notice requesting public comment on the information collection titled, "Medicare Enrollment Application: Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Suppliers." Form number: CMS-855S (OMB control number: 0938-1056.
Learn Moreð¥Medicare and Medicaid 2026 Updates
The regulatory document outlines updates to the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) and the Quality Reporting Program for 2026, alongside changes to the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program. These updates aim to streamline compliance and enhance service delivery in the healthcare sector, impacting various stakeholders, including providers and patients.
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