Federal Register #2026-20364

CMS seeks comments on proposed revision to the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey

CMS is seeking public input on a proposed revision to its Medicare Health Outcomes Survey information collection. - Government buyer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). - Notice purpose: Request for public comments on the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey collection (CMS-10203; OMB control number 0938-0701). This is not a procurement opportunity. - Survey scope: Collects Medicare Advantage beneficiaries’ self-reported information about quality of life and daily functioning to help CMS assess the health of the Medicare Advantage population and meet quality and performance reporting requirements. - Estimated collection burden: 1,275 respondents, 601,425 annual responses, and 192,456 annual burden hours. - Requested feedback: Whether the collection is necessary and useful; whether burden estimates are accurate; how to improve the quality and clarity of the information; and whether technology could reduce respondent burden. - Products, services, OEMs, and vendors: None identified or being requested.

Description

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting public comment on a proposed revision to the currently approved Medicare Health Outcomes Survey information collection. The survey measures Medicare Advantage beneficiaries’ self-reported quality of life and daily functioning, and its data help CMS assess the health of the Medicare Advantage population. The notice invites comments on the collection’s necessity and utility, burden estimates, ways to improve the quality and clarity of collected information, and technology to reduce burden. Comments are due December 4, 2026.

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