Notice2026-02215
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
February 4, 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 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 5109]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02215]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10791]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
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 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.
DATES: Comments must be received by April 6, 2026.
ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or
OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and
recommendations must be submitted in any one of the following ways:
1. Electronically. You may send your comments electronically to
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for ``Comment or
Submission'' or ``More Search Options'' to find the information
collection document(s) that are accepting comments.
2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following
address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs,
Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier:
__/OMB Control Number: __, Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850.
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 N. Parham at (410) 786-4669.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Contents
This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated
with the following information collections. More detailed information
can be found in each collection's supporting statement and associated
materials (see ADDRESSES).
Under the 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 requires federal agencies
to publish a 60-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.
Information Collections
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Requirements Related to Surprise Billin; Part II; Use: The
collection of information is associated with the October 7, 2021 (86 FR
55980) interim final rules. The collection has two components:
A. Good Faith Estimates. Providers and facilities must inform
uninsured (or self-pay) individuals of their right to receive a good
faith estimate (GFE) of expected charges for items and services. They
must also furnish a good faith estimate of expected charges to
uninsured (or self-pay) individuals for scheduled items and services
and upon request, which provides uninsured (or self-pay) individuals
information about health care pricing before receiving care. This
information would allow uninsured (or self-pay) individuals to evaluate
options for receiving health care and make cost-conscious health care
purchasing decisions and reduces surprises regarding individuals'
health care costs for items and services. Additionally, uninsured (or
self-pay) individuals need a good faith estimate to initiate the
patient-provider dispute resolution process.
B. Certification and Recertification of SDR Entities. HHS requests
information from entities seeking to be certified or recertified as an
SDR entity. This information is used to assess whether or not the
entity satisfies the requirements for certification. Entities must
submit information on their organizational structure, policies and
procedures, staff qualifications, conflict-of-interest safeguards, and
operational capacity, along with attestations of compliance with
applicable standards. This information allows HHS to determine the
entity's eligibility and capability to perform SDR functions
effectively and impartially. Form Number: CMS-10791 (OMB control
number: 0938-1433); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private
sector (Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions);
Number of Respondents: 511,749; Total Annual Responses: 5,248,414;
Total Annual Hours: 3,498,944. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Daniel Kidane at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4521242b2c20296b2e2c21242b20052628366b2d2d366b222a33"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a5e5b54535f561451535e5b545f7a59574914525249145d554c">[email protected]</span></a>.)
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2026-02215 Filed 2-3-26; 8:45 am]
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