Federal Register #CMS10433

This notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, seeks public comment on a proposed information collection related to Qualified Health Plan (QHP) certification and Exchange operations. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services - Purpose and Scope: - Revision of an approved information collection titled 'Initial Plan Data Collection to Support QHP Certification and other Financial Management and Exchange Operations' - Supports regulatory functions under the Affordable Care Act for QHP certification and Exchange operations - Respondent and Data Details: - Involves 1,073 respondents - Estimated total annual burden: 61,154 hours - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with QHP certification standards, including network adequacy and inclusion of Essential Community Providers - Use of automated data collection techniques to enhance data quality and reduce respondent burden - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its intention to collect information as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requirements. This notice invites feedback on the burden estimate, necessity, utility, and potential improvements for the proposed information collection related to the certification and financial management of Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) and other Exchange operations. The collection supports CMS's regulatory functions under the Affordable Care Act and aims to enhance data quality and reduce respondent burden through automated techniques. Comments are due by April 27, 2026.