HHS Opens 30-Day Window for Form Feedback Comments
Published Date: 6/9/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services wants your thoughts on a new info collection plan. If you’re a business or person who deals with their paperwork, this could affect you. They’re asking for comments within 30 days to make sure the process is smooth and doesn’t waste your time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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HHS Seeks Comments on Paperwork
The Department of Health and Human Services is asking for public comment within 30 days on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. If you are a business or a person who fills out HHS forms, this proposal could affect how much time and money you spend on that paperwork. The agency says it wants the process to be smooth and to avoid wasting your time or money.
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