NCHS Seeks Input on 2028 National Health Interview Survey Redesign

Comments due Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is seeking public input on a planned redesign of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), expected to be implemented in 2028.

NCHS has released proposed adult and child questionnaires and information about planned changes to the survey's design and content. According to NCHS, these decisions will affect the NHIS data available for the next decade.

The NHIS is one of the nation's primary sources of information on the health of the U.S. population, providing critical data on chronic conditions, healthcare access and utilization, functioning and disability, health insurance, preventive services, and other important health topics.

The aging and disability networks are encouraged to review the proposed redesign and share their perspectives. Input from organizations that represent and serve older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and their communities can help ensure the NHIS continues to provide relevant, accurate, and useful information for the populations we serve.

How to Participate

Comments may address the proposed survey content, structure, or other aspects of the redesign. Multiple comments addressing separate topics are welcome, and comments may be submitted anonymously. Commenters may enter feedback directly through the online platform or upload files containing their comments.

Visit the 2028 NHIS Questionnaire Redesignwebpage to review information about the redesign, proposed adult and child questionnaires, the invitation for feedback, and next steps.

National aging and disability network partners are encouraged to share this opportunity with their members, partners, staff, researchers, data users, and other stakeholders who may have perspectives on the information NHIS should collect in the years ahead.

2025 NHIS Data Now Available

NCHS has also released the 2025 NHIS public-use data files.The 2025 NHIS datasets, documentation, current survey content, methods, and analytic guidance are available through the NCHS website.