Notice2026-12105
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
June 16, 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 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36144-36145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-12105]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-R-43 and CMS-10791]
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
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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 July 16, 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.
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.
Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Conditions of Coverage for Portable X-ray Suppliers and
Supporting Regulations; Use: Portable X-ray services are basic
radiology studies (predominately chest and extremity X-rays) that are
performed on residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) or Long-
term Care Facilities (LTCs) or those who are homebound and unable to
travel to an outpatient radiology facility. Portable X-ray suppliers
must comply with health and safety requirements under Title 42 Code of
Regulations (CFR) Section 486, Subpart C in order to receive payment
for services from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) use the ICs to ensure suppliers
are in compliance. Form Number: CMS-R-43 (OMB Control number: 0938-
0338); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Business or other for-profit
and Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 540; Total
Annual Responses: 1,080; Total Annual Hours: 340. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Claudia Molinar at 410-786-8445.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; 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#b1d5d0dfd8d4dd9fdad8d5d0dfd4f1d2dcc29fd9d9c29fd6dec7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="afcbcec1c6cac381c4c6cbcec1caefccc2dc81c7c7dc81c8c0d9">[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. 2026-12105 Filed 6-15-26; 8:45 am]
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