Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17759
Notice of Interest Rate on Overdue Debts by Department of Health and Human Services
Buyer
Office of the Secretary
Posted
August 31, 2026
Identifier
2026-17759
This notice from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, provides information about the interest rate applied to overdue debts. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - Office of the Secretary - Interest Rate Details: - Annual interest rate for overdue debts is set at 11.78% - Rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury - Based on private consumer rates and relevant federal legislation - Applicable Legislation: - National Health Services Corps Scholarship Program (42 U.S.C. 254o(b)(1)(A)) - National Research Service Award Program (42 U.S.C. 288(c)(4)(B)) - Notable Requirements: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested or mentioned - Rate remains in effect until revised by the Department - No procurement activity or contract opportunity is present in this notice
Description
The Department of Health and Human Services announces the interest rate on overdue debts. The rate is determined and fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury and is applied to overdue debts until a revision is published. The current interest rate is 11.78% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This rate is based on specific legislation related to the National Health Services Corps Scholarship Program and the National Research Service Award Program.