Federal Register #2026-22794

CMS seeks comments on extending the CMS-R-21 information collection

CMS is seeking public comments on extending an existing information collection, not soliciting products or services for purchase. - Government buyer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. - Purpose: The CMS-R-21 collection supports withholding Medicare payments to recover Medicaid overpayments. State Medicaid agencies provide information identifying providers and overpayment amounts, and notify CMS when withholding should end. - Collection details: Associated with OMB control number 0938-0287 and regulations at 42 CFR 447.31. The notice estimates 54 respondents, 27 annual responses, and 81 total annual burden hours. - Procurement scope: No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are requested; no contract value is provided.

Description

CMS is inviting public comments on its proposed extension of an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection, “Withholding Medicare Payments to Recover Medicaid Overpayments and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 447.31,” concerns state documentation used to identify Medicaid providers and overpayment amounts and to withhold Medicare payments to recover those overpayments. The notice reports 54 respondents, 27 total annual responses, and 81 total annual burden hours. Comments are due January 8, 2027.

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