Federal Register #2026-12945

CMS Seeks Public Comment on Medicaid and TANF Information Collection Requirements

This opportunity involves the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, seeking public comment on proposed information collection activities for Medicaid and TANF programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - OEMs and Vendors: - Drug labelers (manufacturers of prescription drugs) - Managed care plans (organizations providing Medicaid managed care services) - No specific company names or OEMs are listed - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of drug product and pricing data from drug labelers for the Medicaid Drug Program - Estimated 840 respondents - Collection of annual reports, medical loss ratio templates, and network adequacy data from managed care plans and states for Medicaid Managed Care - Estimated 738 respondents - Processing of state applications for the TANF Contingency Fund, including eligibility demonstration and certification - Estimated 15 respondents - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of automated collection techniques and standardized forms to minimize burden - Data submissions required for program administration, rebate calculation, compliance monitoring, and policy development - States must demonstrate eligibility and provide certifications for TANF contingency fund requests - No specific product purchases, part numbers, or named OEMs are included in this notice

Description

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on its intention to collect information from the public under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection involves various information collections including Medicaid Drug Program data, Medicaid Managed Care reporting, and the TANF Contingency Fund Application. The purpose is to gather data for program administration, compliance monitoring, and policy development while minimizing respondent burden through automated techniques. Comments on the collection must be received by July 27, 2026.

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