Notice2021-15756
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
July 23, 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 139 (Friday, July 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39024-39025]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15756]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10572 and CMS-10781]
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 September 21, 2021.
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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-10572 Transparency in Coverage Reporting by Qualified Health Plan
Issuers
CMS-10781 FOIA/Privacy Act Requests for Medicare Claims Data via CMS
FOIA Public Portal
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: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Transparency in
Coverage Reporting by Qualified Health Plan Issuers; Use: Sections
1311(e)(3)(A)-(C) of the ACA, as implemented at 45 CFR 155.1040(a)-(c)
and 156.220, establish standards for qualified health plan (QHP)
issuers to submit specific information related to transparency in
coverage. QHP issuers are required to post and make data related to
transparency in coverage available to the public in plain language and
submit this data to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
the Exchange, and the state insurance commissioner. Section 2715A of
the Public Health Service (PHS) Act as added by the ACA largely extends
the transparency provisions set forth in section 1311(e)(3) to non-
grandfathered group health plans and health insurance issuers offering
group and individual health insurance coverage. Form Number: CMS-10572
(OMB control number: 0938-1310); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public:
Private sector (Business or Not-for-profit institutions); Number of
Respondents: 360; Total Annual Responses: 360; Total Annual Hours:
17,160. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Jack
Reeves at 301-492-5152).
2. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control); Title of Information Collection: ; Use: This
collection of information is dedicated to Medicare beneficiaries and
third party requesters (law firms or others) acting on behalf of
beneficiaries that are making requests for CMS to produce Medicare
beneficiary records through 5 U.S.C. 552(b) (See also 42 CFR 401.136).
Currently the requests are mailed/faxed/emailed to CMS. The new online
portal will allow for ease and efficiency to upload the request and
required authorization, which will be quickly and securely sent
directly to CMS. Additionally, with the new online portal, requesters
will be able to securely submit requests electronically that contain
PHI or PII; they will be advised that <a href="http://MyMedicare.gov/Blue">MyMedicare.gov/Blue</a> Button is an
online service available for beneficiaries to set up an account to
access their own records and give authorization to share with third
parties. This secure public online portal will be integrated with the
agency's current FOIA/Privacy Act case management system to ensure a
centralized location for housing, securing, tracking and processing the
incoming requests (See 45 CFR 5.22 and 5.24). Form Number: CMS-10781
(OMB control number: 0938-New); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected
Public: Individuals or Households; Number of Respondents: 19,000; Total
Annual Responses: 360; Total Annual Hours: 17,160. (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact Hugh Gilmore at 410-786-
5352).
Dated: July 20, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-15756 Filed 7-22-21; 8:45 am]
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