Notice2026-01780
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
January 29, 2026
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 19 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3889-3890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01780]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-10391 and 10906]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human
Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: 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.
DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by
the OMB desk officer by March 2, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, please access
the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address
into your web browser: <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Parham at (410) 786-4669.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. The term ``collection of
information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and
includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires
federal agencies to publish a 30-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each
proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of
information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, CMS is publishing this notice that
summarizes the following proposed collection(s) of information for
public comment.
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Methods for
Assuring Access to Covered Medicaid Services Under 42 CFR 447.203 and
447.204; Use: Sections 447.203 and 447.204 require that states:
``assure that payments are consistent with efficiency, economy, and
quality of care and are sufficient to enlist enough providers so that
care and services are available under the plan at least to the extent
that such care and services are available to the general population in
the geographic area.'' The information is used by states to: document
that access to care is in compliance with section 1902(a)(30)(A) of the
Social Security Act, identify issues with access within a state's
Medicaid program, and inform any necessary programmatic changes to
address issues with access to care. CMS will use the information to
monitor ongoing compliance with section 1902(a)(30)(A) of the Social
Security Act, and to make informed approval decisions on State plan
amendments that propose to make Medicaid rate reductions or restructure
payment rates. Beneficiaries, providers, and other affected
stakeholders may use the information to raise access issues to state
Medicaid agencies and work with agencies to address those issues. Form
Number: CMS-10391 (OMB control number: 0938-1134); Frequency: Annually;
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of
Respondents: 51; Total Annual Responses: 346; Total Annual Hours:
15,305. (For questions regarding this collection contact Jocelyn Velez
at 410-786-2367.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection:
Provider Directory Data for Medicare Plan Finder; Use: Medicare Plan
Finder (MPF) is an online tool where current and prospective
beneficiaries can explore their Medicare coverage options. On MPF,
individuals can shop for Medicare coverage options and make choices
based on a variety of search criteria, such as plan benefits, premiums,
deductibles, and star ratings. Previously, MPF had not included search
capability or information on MA organizations contracted provider
networks.
To simplify and streamline the Medicare beneficiary shopping
experience, CMS is expanding the existing requirements applicable to MA
organizations regarding their provider directories that requires MA
organizations to: (1) make the information described in 42 CFR
422.111(b)(3)(i) available to CMS/HHS for publication online in
accordance with guidance from CMS/HHS; (2) submit or otherwise make
available their plan provider directory data, that is the requirements
found under Sec. 422.111(b)(3)(i), available to CMS/HHS in a format,
manner, and timeframe determined by CMS/HHS; (3) update the information
subject to Sec. 422.111(m) within 30 days of the date an MA
organization becomes aware of a change; and (4) attest, in a format and
manner and at times determined by CMS/HHS, that all information
submitted or otherwise made available to CMS/HHS under paragraph (m) is
accurate. Form Number: CMS-10906 (OMB 0938-TBD); Frequency: Once and
yearly; Affected Public: Private sector; Number of Respondents: 700;
Total Annual Responses: 1,400; Total Annual Hours: 6,300. (For
questions regarding this collection contact Jim Canavan at 410-786-
5223.)
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2026-01780 Filed 1-28-26; 8:45 am]
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