Notice2021-12835
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
June 17, 2021
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Abstract
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 115 (Thursday, June 17, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32269-32270]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12835]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10305]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human
Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is
announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention
to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (the PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice
in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of
information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an
existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public
comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the
proposed information collection for the proper performance of the
agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology to minimize the information collection
burden.
DATES: Comments must be received by August 16, 2021.
ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or
OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and
recommendations must be submitted in any one of the following ways:
1. Electronically. You may send your comments electronically to
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for ``Comment or
Submission'' or ``More Search Options'' to find the information
collection document(s) that are accepting comments.
2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following
address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs,
Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB
Control Number: __, Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore,
Maryland 21244-1850.
To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, you may make
your request using one of following:
1. Access CMS' website address at website address at <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William N. Parham at (410) 786-4669.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Contents
This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated
with the following information collections. More detailed information
can be found in each collection's supporting statement and associated
materials (see ADDRESSES).
CMS-10305 Medicare Part C and Part D Data Validation (42 CFR 422.516(g)
and 423.514(j))
Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. The term
``collection of information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of
the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a
third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA requires federal agencies
to publish a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension
or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, before
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this
requirement, CMS is publishing this notice.
Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Part C
and Part D Data Validation (42 CFR 422.516(g) and 423.514(j)); Use:
Sections 1857(e) and 1860D-12 of the Social Security Act (``the Act'')
authorize CMS to establish information collection requirements with
respect to MAOs and Part D sponsors. Section 1857(e)(1)of the Act
requires MAOs to provide the Secretary of the Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS) with such information as the Secretary may find
necessary and appropriate. Section 1857(e)(1) of the Act applies to
Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) as indicated in section1860D-12.
Pursuant to statutory authority, CMS codified these information
collection requirements in regulation at Sec. Sec. 422.516(g)
Validation of Part C Reporting Requirements, and423.514(j) Validation
of Part D Reporting Requirements respectively.
Data collected via Medicare Part C and Part D reporting
requirements are an integral resource for oversight, monitoring,
compliance and auditing activities necessary to ensure quality
provision of Medicare benefits to beneficiaries. CMS uses the findings
collected through the data validation process to substantiate the data
reported via Medicare Part C and Part D reporting requirements. Data
validation provides CMS with assurance that plan-reported data are
credible and consistently collected and reported by Part C and D SOs.
CMS uses validated data to
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respond to inquiries from Congress, oversight agencies, and the public
about Part C and D SOs. The validated data also allows CMS to
effectively monitor and compare the performance of SOs over time.
Validated plan-reported data may be used for Star Ratings, Display
measures and other performance measures. Additionally, SOs can take
advantage of the DV process to effectively assess their own performance
and make improvements to their internal operations and reporting
processes. Form Number: CMS-10305 (OMB control number: 0938-1115);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents: 761; Total Annual Responses: 761;
Total Annual Hours: 20,945. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Chanelle Jones at 410-786-8008.)
Dated: June 14, 2021.
William N. Parham, III
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-12835 Filed 6-16-21; 8:45 am]
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