Federal Register #2026-08989

Information Collection for Medicare Beneficiary Survey and Child Support Employment Services Evaluation

This opportunity seeks public input on information collection activities for two major initiatives under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) - Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs - Products/Services Requested: - Beneficiary and Family Centered Data Collection Survey (CMS10393) - Survey of 9,000 beneficiaries/representatives post-Quality of Care complaint closure - Administered via telephone and mail - Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration - Technical assistance and evaluation services - Data collection using a Management Information System (MIS) - Semi-structured interviews with staff, partners, and participants - Analysis of child support and employment data - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a request for information collection and evaluation services, not a product procurement - The demonstration involves 10 sites, including state and tribal agencies, with a focus on improving child support payment consistency through enhanced employment services - The CMS survey is a one-time administration to assess beneficiary experiences with Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) - Places of Performance: - Multiple counties and states, including Los Angeles County (CA), Sacramento and Stanislaus Counties (CA), Louisiana, Minnesota, Virginia, and Washington - Tribal entities: Cherokee Nation, Lac Courte Oreilles, Nooksack Tribe, Ponca Tribe - Federal office: Office of Child Support Enforcement - Period of Performance: - NextGen demonstration: 5 years (1.5 years planning/piloting, 3.5 years implementation/evaluation) - CMS survey: one-time administration

Description

The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) is proposing to collect data for a new implementation and outcomes study titled "Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration (NextGen)." This 5-year project involves grants and waivers to 10 child support agencies to provide employment and support services to noncustodial parents, aiming to increase child support payment consistency through improved employment and earnings. The evaluation includes implementation and outcome studies, with data collection via a Management Information System (MIS), interviews with staff, partners, and participants, and analysis of child support and employment data. The study will provide insights on best practices and challenges in child support-led employment services and help agencies design effective programs.

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