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The Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services have decided to withdraw a proposed rule related to coverage for certain preventive services, including contraceptive services under the Affordable Care Act. This proposed rule aimed to address issues concerning religious objections to contraceptive coverage. They received over 44,000 comments and decided that they need more time to consider these inputs and focus on other priorities before proceeding with any new regulations. The withdrawal does not stop the possibility of proposing similar rules in the future.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a correction to an error in a notice published on December 9, 2024, in the Federal Register. The notice had an incorrect OMB control number listed for the information collection request concerning the "Community Mental Health Center Cost Report". The incorrect number was listed as 0938-0378, but it should be 0938-0037. This correction does not affect the ongoing public comment period, which ends on January 8, 2024.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting emergency approval for a change to the CAHPS for MIPS survey, which will add a question about telehealth services used during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This change aims to collect self-reported data from patients on their telehealth experiences to support the quality and performance assessments of healthcare providers. The new survey item will be used for informational purposes and not affect quality scoring or payments. Public comments on this proposed change are invited until April 9, 2021.

The document is a notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that updates the organization and structure of its Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The OGC provides legal services and advice to various entities within the HHS, including the Secretary, on a wide range of issues. It is organized into several divisions, each specializing in different areas such as ethics, civil rights, and public health, and it has regional offices throughout the United States. This updated statement outlines the responsibilities and hierarchy within the OGC, ensuring uniform legal advice and services across the department.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a chance for the public to comment on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public has until February 18, 2025, to share their thoughts about the need and usefulness of the information being collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden of this process. Specifically, CMS is focusing on maintaining records for grandfathered health plans under the Affordable Care Act, which are plans that have specific exemptions from newer rules. CMS is seeking feedback to enhance these processes while ensuring transparency and compliance with the law.

The Department of the Treasury, Department of Labor, and Department of Health and Human Services have decided to withdraw their proposed rules concerning the coverage of preventive services under the Affordable Care Act. Initially published on October 28, 2024, these rules aimed to ensure coverage for recommended preventive services without cost-sharing, focusing significantly on contraceptive items for women. The withdrawal comes as the departments plan to prioritize other issues, although they may revisit preventive services in the future. The agencies emphasize that withdrawing these rules does not prevent them from making new proposals similar to the withdrawn ones.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to gather information from the public, following the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can provide feedback on various aspects of this information collection, such as its necessity, accuracy, and how it could be improved. Three specific collections are mentioned: the Prepaid Health Plan Cost Report, the Integrated Plan Coverage Decision Letter, and the D-SNP Enrollee Advisory Committee, each with its own details like the number of respondents and total annual hours involved. Comments must be submitted by May 20, 2025, via the given electronic or mail options.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to collect information from the public. This is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires federal agencies to announce new or extended data collections for public feedback. The call for comments focuses on the necessity and usefulness of the information, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve data collection efficiency. Comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, either online or by mail to the addresses provided by CMS.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a notice about a new information collection related to PACE Medicaid Capitation Rate Setting. The notice is looking for public comments on the proposed collection methods, which aim to assist states in setting PACE rates for elderly care programs integrating Medicare and Medicaid services. This process involves obtaining feedback on minimizing the burden of information collection and improving the clarity and utility of the collected data. Comments must be submitted by December 20, 2024, through options like electronic submission at regulations.gov or via mail.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a notice under the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 (PIIA) proposing the designation of certain databases to be included in the Treasury's Working System as part of the Do Not Pay (DNP) Initiative. These databases include the United States Postal Service’s Delivery Sequence File, the Census Bureau's American Communities Survey, and others. OMB is inviting public comments on this proposed designation and has provided a 30-day period for feedback, which ends on February 22, 2021. After reviewing the comments, if OMB decides to proceed, they will officially designate the databases in the Federal Register.