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Require Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Users to Begin Using Phishing-resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Login

The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to notify users of Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) that, beginning January 1, 2027, access will require the use of a phishing-resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) method. This action is required to ensure phishing-resistant MFA is implemented for HIGLAS users and to facilitate the transition to the new authentication front end.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: April 16, 2026

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