Federal Register #2026-14087

CMS Seeks Public Comment on State Exchange Payment Measurement and Consumer Experience Survey Data Collection

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on proposed information collection activities related to state health insurance exchanges. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services - Activities Requested: - State Exchange Improper Payment Measurement (SEIPM) - Requires state exchanges to submit statistically valid samples of tax household information from Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) with Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC) payments - Data will be reviewed for improper payments - Annual measurement; contractors may support data collection and review - Consumer Experience Survey Data Collection - Annual QHP Enrollee Experience Survey to assess consumer satisfaction with health plans offered through exchanges - Includes proposed updates to survey instrument, sampling protocol, and administration to improve response rates and federal alignment - Products/Services Requested: - SEIPM information collection (approx. 20 samples, part number CMS-10942) - Consumer Experience Survey data collection (approx. 72,008 surveys, part number CMS-10488) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Statistically valid sampling for improper payment measurement - Annual recurring data collection - Focus on improving data quality, clarity, and response rates - Public input requested on burden, necessity, and utility of collections - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; CMS is the primary agency responsible.

Description

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. This notice is published under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) which requires federal agencies to publish notice concerning each proposed collection of information and allow public comment. The information collection includes new and revised collections related to State Exchange Improper Payment Measurement and Consumer Experience Survey Data Collection. Comments are invited on the burden estimate, necessity, utility, and ways to enhance the quality and clarity of the information collected.

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