Provider Directory Data for Medicare Plan Finder (CMS-10906)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
CMS-10906 - Supporting_Statement_A (2025 version 11).docx Supporting Statement A	2026-01-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
278909	IT Formatting and Attestation Requirements	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202601-0938-012
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CMS	Agency Tracking No: CM-CPC
Title: Provider Directory Data for Medicare Plan Finder (CMS-10906)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/29/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,400	0
Time Burden (Hours)	6,300	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: MPF is an online tool that helps Medicare beneficiaries compare and shop for MA and Part D plans. MA organizations will submit or otherwise make their plan provider directory data available to CMS/HHS in a format, manner, and timeframe determined by CMS/HHS (as specified by CMS through the technical specifications) for publication online within MPF. MPF users will use the data, including, but not limited to, the names of their current doctors, as search criteria when using MPF to shop for and compare MA plans. MPF users will access MPF via the internet. An officer of each MA organization will attest, at least annually, in a format and manner and at times determined by CMS/HHS, that all information submitted or otherwise made available to CMS/HHS under § 422.111(m) is accurate.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1851(d)(1) Name of Law: Social Security Act
   US Code: 42 USC 1851(d)(4)(A)(vii) Name of Law: Social Security Act
   US Code: 42 USC 1851(d)(7) Name of Law: Social Security Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 52956	11/24/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 3889	01/29/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
IT Formatting and Attestation Requirements

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,400	0	0	1,400	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,300	0	0	6,300	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Initial Computer System Formatting Requirement The reporting of provider directory data and updated directory data by MA organizations to CMS is ongoing, but it is part of an automated process. Each plan will create the necessary functionality within their system. In aggregate, we estimate a one-time burden of 5,600 hours (700 plans * 8 hr/plan). Annual Chief Officer Attestation Requirement Regarding the attestation of the accuracy of the data provided by plans for use on MPF, CMS anticipates an annual burden of 700 hours (700 plans * 1/hr/plan).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 01/29/2026

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