DREDF Submits Comments Opposing HHS’ Proposed Regulatory “Sunset Rule”

December 4, 2020
DREDF submitted comments on HHS’ proposed “Sunset Rule,” which would impose an automatic expiration date on most HHS regulations unless the agency completes a detailed review and determines to retain it. DREDF’s comments urge HHS to immediately withdraw the proposal, as it would create a tremendous administrative burden for HHS and create chaos across HHS programs and regulated entities, including Medicaid, Medicare, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). DREDF’s comments detail how this increased burden could cause regulations essential to the health care needs of people with disabilities to be arbitrarily rescinded.,
December 4, 2020
DREDF submitted comments on HHS’ proposed “Sunset Rule,” which would impose an automatic expiration date on most HHS regulations unless the agency completes a detailed review and determines to retain it. DREDF’s comments urge HHS to immediately withdraw the proposal, as it would create a tremendous administrative burden for HHS and create chaos across HHS programs and regulated entities, including Medicaid, Medicare, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). DREDF’s comments detail how this increased burden could cause regulations essential to the health care needs of people with disabilities to be arbitrarily rescinded.,