HHS Ups Interest on Late Bills to 11.625 Percent
Published Date: 7/24/2025
Notice
Summary
If you owe money to the Department of Health and Human Services and it’s overdue, you’ll be charged an interest rate of 11.625% starting now through June 30, 2025. This rate is set by the Treasury and can change every quarter, so keep an eye out for updates. It affects anyone with unpaid debts to the department and means your balance could grow if you don’t pay on time!
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11.625% Interest on HHS Overdue Debts
If you owe money to the Department of Health and Human Services and it’s overdue, the department will charge interest at an annual rate of 11.625% (11 5/8%), certified for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The Secretary of the Treasury may change this rate quarterly, and HHS will apply this rate until it publishes a revision.
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