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ACA Benefit Parameters and Basic Health Program Correction Proposed Rule

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a correction to a proposed rule concerning the Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefit parameters and the Basic Health Program. This correction addresses technical errors, specifically the omission of column headings in several tables within the original proposed rule published on February 11, 2026.

HHS Modifies Privacy Act System of Records

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is modifying a Privacy Act system of records, System No. 09-90-0052, to include reporting on substance use disorder patient records. The comment period for these modifications ends on March 19, 2026.

HHS Opioid Use Disorder Medications Correction

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a correcting amendment to the final rule on Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. This document corrects outdated references within the regulation, with an effective date of February 23, 2026.

HHS Drug Testing Panel Guidelines

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued updated guidelines for authorized drug testing panels used in federal workplace drug testing programs. The current drug testing panels for urine and oral fluid, along with the required nomenclature for laboratory and Medical Review Officer Reports, remain in effect as of July 7, 2025, with minor edits to footnotes for clarity.

HHS Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published updated guidelines for federal workplace drug testing programs. The rule confirms that current authorized drug testing panels and required report nomenclature remain in effect.