Federal Register #2026-17875

CMS Requests Public Comment on Information Collection Activities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on proposed information collection activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Department of Health and Human Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; CMS may contract with a vendor for the drug price survey - Products/Services Requested: - Survey of retail drug prices (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost, NADAC) - May involve a contracted vendor to conduct monthly surveys - Information collection for Basic Health Program (BHP) supporting regulations - Includes revisions affecting state, local, or tribal governments - Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) contracts - Includes requirements for Part D plan sponsors and service area expansions - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Monthly and annual reporting - Use of automated collection techniques to minimize burden - Estimated numbers of respondents and annual hours for each collection - Public comments invited on burden, necessity, utility, and ways to improve the collection process

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 notice invites comments on burden estimates, necessity, utility, and ways to improve the information collection process. The collections include surveys of retail drug prices, revisions to Basic Health Program regulations, and applications for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan contracts. Comments must be received by November 2, 2026.

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