HHS Seeks Input on Healthcare Civil Rights Data Collection Forms
Published Date: 4/24/2026
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Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services wants your thoughts on a new info collection plan that affects people dealing with civil rights in health care. They’ve sent it to the budget office for approval and need public comments by May 26, 2026. This helps make sure the paperwork isn’t too much and keeps things fair and clear—no surprise costs or hassles!
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Paperwork: 4 Hours and $496 Per Respondent
If your organization applies for or receives HHS financial assistance, you must provide an Assurance of Compliance on Form HHS-690 when applying for or receiving new funds. HHS estimates 8,486 respondents will spend 4 hours each (per-respondent labor cost $496.48) for a total annual labor cost of $4,213,379.28; public comments are due May 26, 2026.
Changes to 'Sex' Definition on the Form
The parenthetical definitions of 'sex' for Title IX and Section 1557 on Form HHS-690 will be revised to hew closely to the statutory text and to conform to Executive Order 14168 and the court order in Texas v. Becerra (Aug. 30, 2024). These specific changes are reflected in the proposed revision to the form.
False Claims Act Liability Noted
The revised Form HHS-690 will include a specific reference to the False Claims Act to reflect that an assurance of compliance can be a material condition of receiving federal funds and that noncompliance can give rise to False Claims Act liability.
Who Must Certify: Program Scope Clarified
The revision adds a definition of 'program or activity' consistent with the Civil Rights Restoration Act and clarifies that the form applies to both applicants and recipients of HHS funds, making clear who must provide the Assurance of Compliance.
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