Gerard Klomp

At a glance

Gerard Klomp, identified as Chris Klomp in federal sources, has held leadership responsibilities at CMS and HHS. The Finance Committee explicitly links the two names; CMS documents his Medicare leadership and HHS identifies him as Chief Counselor.

Summary sources: [1] [2] [3]

Career and documented accomplishments

• HHS's leadership page identifies Chris Klomp as Chief Counselor and notes a last review date of August 17, 2026. [1]
• CMS identifies him as Medicare director and HHS Chief Counselor in its 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D payment-policy announcement. [2]
• The Finance Committee advanced Gerard Chris Klomp's Deputy Secretary nomination on September 24, 2026 by a 15-12 vote. [3]

Role and nomination context

• Medicare leadership and HHS counseling are separate responsibilities from the proposed Deputy Secretary appointment; the committee vote is one step in Senate consideration. [1] [3]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Chris Klomp: HHS leadership

   U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D payment policies

   Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

3. Finance Committee advances HHS, IRS and Tax Court nominees

   U.S. Senate Committee on Finance. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.