Federal Register #CMS10704

CMS Request for Public Comment on Information Collection for Health Reimbursement Arrangements

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, regarding information collection related to Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and other account-based group health plans. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Purpose: - Seeking public input on proposed information collection requirements for HRAs and similar health plans - Focuses on substantiation requirements, notice requirements, and notification of termination of coverage - Includes requirements for excepted benefit HRAs offered by non-Federal governmental plan sponsors - Key Details: - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a purchasing action - The notice outlines the annual frequency of collection, affected public entities, and estimated burden - Comments are invited on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act - Focus on improving quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected

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 collection is related to Health Reimbursement Arrangements and Other Account-Based Group Health Plans, including substantiation requirements, notice requirements, and notification of termination of coverage. The notice invites comments on the burden estimate, necessity, utility, and ways to enhance the quality and clarity of the information collection. Comments are due by August 31, 2026.

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