Opportunity

Federal Register #CMS-1957

CMS Seeks Public Comment on State Buy-in Problems Information Collection

Buyer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Posted

March 27, 2026

Respond By

May 26, 2026

Identifier

CMS-1957

NAICS

541690

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public input on its proposed information collection regarding State Buy-in Problems for Medicare protection. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs - OEMs and Vendors: - CMS (as the requesting agency) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection titled 'Social Security Office (SSO) Report of State Buy-in Problems' (Part Number: CMS-1957) - Estimated 1,400 respondents annually - Purpose: To resolve beneficiary complaints and inquiries about State Buy-in eligibility for Medicare - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Public comments are requested on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection - Suggestions for minimizing burden through automated or electronic collection techniques are encouraged - No physical products or traditional services are being procured; this is an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Place of Performance/Delivery: - CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850

Description

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its intention to collect information from the public under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites feedback on the burden estimates, necessity, utility, and clarity of the proposed information collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden through automated techniques. The specific collection involves the Social Security Office (SSO) Report of State Buy-in Problems, which helps resolve beneficiary complaints regarding State Buy-in eligibility for Medicare protection.

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