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No Surprises Act IDR Process Unaffected by Shutdown
The No Surprises Act IDR process continues during the shutdown; timelines apply, portal is active, but CMS responses may be delayed.
Oct. 7, 2025
The No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process is not affected by the government shutdown. IDR entities are government contractors and as such, continue to process disputes; all standard dispute timelines continue to apply. The Federal IDR portal is also operational, allowing disputing parties to continue to submit claims. CMS responses to IDR complaints and inquiries may be delayed.
For more information, contact Katie Keysor, ACR® Senior Director of Economics and Health Policy.
