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2026-09-23

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-09-24 ( 18 items )

Public Comments Tipoffs from TNS

American Medical Association Urges CMS to Limit Scope of Healthcare-Related Tax Regulations to Protect State Medicaid Financing (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: File Code CMS-2452-P. Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes De more ST

Baker Donelson Healthcare Law Firm Criticizes CMS Proposed Rule on Medicaid Provider Tax Thresholds and Implementation (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 100 Light Street 34th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 410.685.1120 bakerdonelson.com GENERAL September 21, 2026 Page 2 Jennifer M. Summa, Senior Advisor Direct Dial: +1 202-508-3408 E-Mail Address: jsumma@bakerdonelson.com September 21, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 200 I more ST

Baton Rouge Community College TRIO Programs Director Baptiste Urges Preservation of Multi-Year Funding and Clear Eligibility Standards (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 21, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development: I am Dr. Daric more ST

Children's Hospital Association Urge CMS to Protect Medicaid Funding and Access to Pediatric Care (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 600 13th St., NW | Suite 500 | Washington, DC 20005 | 202-753-5500 16011 College Blvd. | Suite 250 | Lenexa, KS 66219 | 913-262-1436 ChildrensHospitals.org September 21, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CMS-2452-P. Medicaid Prog more ST

Essentia Health Urges CMS to Clarify Timing of Provider Tax Enactment and Impose Definitions to Align With Congressional Intent (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork September 21, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: Medicaid Program; Amen more ST

Florida Behavioral Health Association Warns Proposed Medicaid Tax Changes Could Undermine Behavioral Health Funding (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: RIN 0938-AV93 RE: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes On behalf of Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA), thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service more ST

Greater New York Hospital Association Urges CMS to Increase Flexibility and Reduce Burden in Proposed Healthcare Tax Threshold Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September Twenty-One 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Dear Administrator Oz, On behalf of the more than 250 voluntary and public hospitals and nursing homes that comprise the Greater New York Hospital A more ST

Mpower Counseling Warns of Potential Funding Cuts Due to Medicaid Tax Threshold Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: RIN 0938-AV93 RE: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes On behalf of Mpower Counseling, PLLC thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule a more ST

N.J. Association of Mental Health & Addiction Agencies Warns of Funding Cuts From Proposed Medicaid Tax Threshold Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: RIN 0938-AV93 RE: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes On behalf of the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA), thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Centers more ST

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Urges CMS to Limit Medicaid Provider Tax Rules to Protect Children's Access to Care (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Experts in pediatrics, advocates for children. September 21, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CMS-2452-P - Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related T more ST

National Forest Homeowners Urges Retention of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Forest Resources and Support Rural Communities (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. National Forest Homeowners (NFH) supports the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (2001 Rule) and Alternative 1 - No Action in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement that would continue current management under the 2001 Rule. NFH is a non-profit membership directed organization that represents nearly 13,500 Recreational Residence Program (RRP) special use permit holder more ST

National Taxpayers Union Praises CMS Medicaid Provider Tax Reforms to Curb Federal Spending (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Attn: Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Re: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes CMS-2452-P; RIN 0938-AV93 On behalf of National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the nation's oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we more ST

Saving Hospitals Saves Lives Coalition: CMS Urged to Consider Human Impact of Medicaid Provider Tax and Payment Restrictions (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: CMS-2452-P - Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes "Love your neighbor as yourself." Dear Administrator Oz: My name is Bishop James Dixon. I more ST

South Carolina Hospital Association Urges CMS to Eliminate 75/75 Test and Lessen Penalties for Medicaid Tax Violations (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicaid Program: Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes (CMS-2452-P) Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) and our more than 100 member hosp more ST

University of Mississippi Medical Center Warns of Catastrophic Impact From Proposed Medicare Tax Rule Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2500 North State Street Jackson, Mississippi 39216-4505 601.984.1010 2500 North State Street Jackson, Mississippi 39216-4505 601.984.1010 September 18, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services RE: CMS-2452-P, Medicare Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care - Related Taxes (Vol. 91, more ST

University of Oregon Biology Professor Policha Urged Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Forest Ecosystems (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2026 Re: Docket No. FS-2025-0001; RIN 0596-AD66; Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Dear Secretary Rollins and Forest Service Reviewing Officials: I strongly oppose the proposed rescission or weakening of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Forest Service to select the no-acti more ST

Wash. Health Dept. Urges Clarification on Vaccine Assessment Exclusion From Health Care-Related Taxes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 RE: File Code CMS-2452-P (Docket CMS-2026-2476); Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes, 91 Fed. Reg more ST

Wis. Hospital Association Applaud CMS Clarification on Provider Tax Definitions to Support Medicaid Funding (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ADVOCATE. ADVANCE. LEAD. 5510 Research Park Drive Fitchburg, WI 53711 608.274.1820 | FAX 608.274.8554 www.wha.org September 21, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Tax more ST