Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Issues Correction for Home Health Pre-Claim Review Notice

Introduction

On November 4, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published a corrective notice in the Federal Register. This action amends an earlier notice issued on November 2, 2026, concerning public information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The specific subject is the Pre-Claim Review Demonstration for Home Health Services, tracked under document identifier CMS-10599 and Office of Management and Budget control number 0938-1311. Agency officials acted to rectify an error in the original publication to ensure clarity for participating healthcare providers and stakeholders.

Background on the Information Collection

The initial notice, published at volume 91 of the Federal Register on page 68960, sought emergency clearance and established a compressed 14-day public comment period. This administrative process relates to data collection activities overseen by the Office of Management and Budget. Federal agencies must secure approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act before collecting information from the public or regulated entities. The Pre-Claim Review Demonstration itself represents a regulatory mechanism designed to help ensure that applicable coverage, documentation, and coding requirements are met before a final claim is submitted to Medicare for reimbursement.

Nature of the Correction

According to the notice signed by William N. Parham III, Director of the Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts, the original publication contained an error in the rightmost column on page 68960. Specifically, text spanning from line 35 beginning with the word Providers and ending with the word Contractors is to be entirely removed. The agency noted that the specific option referenced in that language is no longer part of the active information collection request. All other details from the November 2 publication remain in effect.

Impact on Stakeholders and Public Comment

The correction does not alter the timeline for public engagement. The 14-day public comment period remains active and is scheduled to conclude on November 16, 2026. Healthcare providers, industry associations, and legal professionals reviewing administrative burdens associated with Medicare compliance must rely on the updated text when evaluating the information collection request. Agency contact William N. Parham III remains available for inquiries regarding the technical adjustments.