FR: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CMS-10950 Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver Information Collection Request

CMS published a Paperwork Reduction Act notice announcing an opportunity for public comment on a new information collection request (OMB Control No. 0938-1384) related to the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) waiver program. The collection covers submission requirements for hospitals seeking AHCAH waivers that allow at-home acute hospital-level care. To date, 433 hospitals have submitted waiver requests with 396 approved. Comments are due June 22, 2026.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

CMS published a notice announcing two information collection requests under the Paperwork Reduction Act: (1) an extension of CMS-10242 covering Emergency Ambulance Transports and Beneficiary Signature requirements (affecting 10,278 respondents, 9,265,931 annual responses), and (2) a reinstatement of CMS-1771 covering Emergency and Foreign Hospital Services claims under 42 CFR 424.103. The notice invites public comment on burden estimates and information collection aspects. Comments must be received by the OMB desk officer by May 20, 2026.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 announcing an opportunity for public comment on proposed information collections identified as CMS-10712 and CMS-10266. The notice invites interested persons to submit comments on the burden estimates and aspects of these proposed collections to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Comments must be received by May 18, 2026.

Medicare IPPS FY 2027 Correction: Comment Deadline Changed from April 10 to June 9, 2026

CMS issued a correction to a previously published proposed rule for Medicare IPPS FY 2027. The correction fixes a typographical error in the DATES section, changing the public comment deadline from April 10, 2026 to June 9, 2026. The correction applies to the proposed rule published April 14, 2026 (FR Doc. 2026-07203, 91 FR 19312).

Medicaid and CHIP Generic Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

CMS published a Federal Register notice seeking public comment on generic information collection activities under OMB control number 0938-1148 (CMS-10398). The collections relate to Medicaid and CHIP State plan amendments, waivers, demonstrations, and reporting under a generic clearance process approved by OMB. Comments must be received by April 30, 2026.

CMS Schedules June 2026 Public Meeting on HCPCS Level II Code Revisions

CMS announces the first biannual 2026 public meeting for HCPCS Level II coding to discuss preliminary coding, Medicare benefit category, and payment determinations for new non-drug and non-biological items and services. The primary meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2026, in Baltimore with a virtual overflow option on June 2, 2026. Speaker registration and in-person attendance requests are due by May 18, 2026, and written comments may be submitted until June 3, 2026.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

CMS published a Federal Register notice on April 10, 2026, requesting public comments on a proposed information collection activity under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice opens a 60-day comment period closing June 9, 2026. Healthcare providers and organizations that submit information to CMS may be indirectly affected by any new or modified reporting requirements that result from this collection activity.

CMS PRA Comment Request: Agency Information Collection Activities

CMS published a Paperwork Reduction Act notice seeking public comments on proposed information collection activities related to agency programs. The notice invites feedback on the burden estimates, data collection methods, and necessity of the proposed information collections. Comments are due within 60 days of publication.

DNV Healthcare Hospital Accreditation Program Continued Approval Application

CMS published notice of DNV Healthcare USA Inc.'s application for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for its hospital accreditation program under Medicare and Medicaid. The agency seeks public comment on whether DNV meets CMS standards for continued approval. Comments must be submitted by May 11, 2026.

Information Collection Activities Submission for OMB Review

CMS published a notice submitting information collection activities to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice solicits public comments on proposed and existing data collection requirements administered by the agency. Regulated parties have 30 days to submit comments.

WISeR Model Prior Authorization Requirements Correction

CMS issued a correction notice to fix typographical and technical errors in the WISeR Model prior authorization requirements originally published July 1, 2025. The corrections revise the list of covered service codes for epidural steroid injections, vertebral compression fracture procedures, fusion procedures, and sleep apnea services, reducing the number of applicable codes in each category. The notice also clarifies that Skin and Tissue Substitutes prior authorization applies only to selected WISeR MAC jurisdictions with active LCDs during performance years starting January 1, 2026.

Delayed Implementation of Prior Authorization for Medicare WISeR Services

CMS issued a notice delaying the implementation of prior authorization requirements for two services under the WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction) Model: Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease (NCD 160.24) and Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression for Spinal Stenosis (NCD 150.13). The original January 1, 2026 implementation date for these services has been postponed. The new implementation date will be announced in a future Federal Register notice.

Joint Commission Home Health Agency Accreditation Program Renewal Application

CMS published a notice seeking public comments on the Joint Commission's application for continued CMS approval of its Home Health Agency accreditation program. The Joint Commission currently holds deeming authority for Medicare and Medicaid-participating home health agencies. Comments on this accreditation renewal application must be submitted by May 4, 2026.

ACHC Medicare Hospice Accreditation Program CMS Approval

CMS published notice of approval for the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) to continue its CMS-approved hospice accreditation program. The decision applies from November 27, 2025, through November 27, 2031. This routine approval allows ACHC to continue conducting accreditation surveys for Medicare and Medicaid-participating hospice providers.

ACHC Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Program Continued Approval

CMS published notice of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) application for continued approval of its Critical Access Hospital accreditation program under Medicare. The decision, if granted, would be effective from December 27, 2025, through December 27, 2031. This notice informs the public of the application and CMS's review process.

CMS Proposes Information Collection; Seeks Public Comment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a notice proposing to collect information and is seeking public comment. The comment period for this proposed collection ends on May 26, 2026.

CMS Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection Activities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a notice requesting public comment on its intention to collect information from the public. This action is part of the process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requiring agency submissions for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

CMS Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection Activities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting public comment on its intention to collect information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice provides an opportunity for comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of proposed information collections.

CMS Agency Information Collection Activities Proposed for Public Comment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comment on proposed information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The comment period is open for 60 days, closing on May 18, 2026.

CMS Agency Information Collection Activities: OMB Review Comment Request

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has submitted an agency information collection activity for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice requests public comments on the proposed collection, with a deadline of April 16, 2026.

CMS Agency Information Collection Activities Proposed Collection Comment Request

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a notice proposing a new agency information collection activity and is seeking public comment. This notice outlines the proposed collection and provides a deadline for submitting comments.

CMS Agency Information Collection Activities Proposed Collection Comment Request

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a notice requesting public comment on proposed information collection activities. The comment period is open until May 11, 2026.

CMS Agency Information Collection Activities Proposed Collection Comment Request

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting public comment on its intention to collect information from the public. This notice is part of the process required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comment period closes on May 11, 2026.

CMS Approves Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities' (AAAASF) Rural Health Clinic (RHC) accreditation program. This approval allows AAAASF to accredit RHCs for Medicare and Medicaid participation.

Medicare Program Deeming Authority Renewal for NCQA

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a notice regarding the renewal of deeming authority for the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This notice is open for public comment until April 9, 2026.