CMS Opens Another Public Comment Period on Information Collection
Published Date: 11/12/2026
Notice
Summary
CMS wants your thoughts on their plan to collect info from the public and is asking for comments by January 11, 2027. This helps make sure the info they gather is useful and not too much work for anyone. If you’re involved with Medicare or Medicaid, your input can help shape how this info is collected and used.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Providers must sign 'no hold harmless' attestation
If you are a provider who receives payment under a State directed payment in Medicaid managed care, you must attest that you do not participate in any "hold harmless" arrangement for any health care‑related tax as described in 42 CFR 438.6(c)(2)(ii)(H) and Sec. 433.68(f)(3). States must ensure such attestations are available to CMS on request or provide an explanation satisfactory to CMS about why specific providers cannot or will not make the attestations.
Paperwork burden: 719 respondents, 264,468 hours
CMS estimates this information collection will involve 719 respondents, 6,243 total annual responses, and 264,468 total annual hours. The collection is listed as Form CMS-10856 (OMB control number 0938-1453) and is described as a revision of a currently approved collection.
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