Notice2021-22527
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
October 15, 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 (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 a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate 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 197 (Friday, October 15, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57431-57432]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22527]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier CMS-10781 and CMS-216-94]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; 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 (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 a second opportunity
for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to
send comments regarding the burden estimate 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 on the collection(s) of information must be received by
the OMB desk officer by November 15, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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: <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 Parham at (410) 786-4669.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(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 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires
federal agencies to publish a 30-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 that
summarizes the following proposed collection(s) of information for
public comment:
1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control); Title of Information Collection: FOIA/Privacy
Act Requests for Medicare Claims Data via CMS FOIA Public Portal; 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
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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).
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Organ Procurement Organization Histocompatibility
Laboratory Cost Report; Use: The Form CMS-216-94 cost report is needed
to determine Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)/Histocompatibility
Lab (HL) reasonable costs incurred in procuring and transporting organs
for transplant into Medicare beneficiaries and reimbursement due to or
from the provider. The reasonable costs of procuring and transporting
organs cannot be determined for the fiscal year until the OPO/HL files
its cost report and costs are verified by the Medicare contractor.
During the fiscal year, an interim rate is established based on cost
report data from the previous year. The OPO/HL bills the transplant
hospital for services rendered. The transplant hospital pays interim
payments, approximating reasonable cost, to the OPO/HL. The Form CMS-
216-94 cost report is filed by each OPO/HL at the end of its fiscal
year and there is a cost report settlement to take into account
increases or decreases in costs. The cost report reconciliation and
settlement take into consideration the difference between the total
reasonable costs minus the total interim payments received or
receivable from the transplant centers. Form Number: CMS-216-94 (OMB
Control number: 0938-0102); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public:
Private Sector--Business or other for-profits; Number of Respondents:
95; Total Annual Responses: 95; Total Annual Hours: 4,275 (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact Luann Piccione at 410-786-
5423)
Dated: October 12, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-22527 Filed 10-14-21; 8:45 am]
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