Notice2022-00735
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
January 18, 2022
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 87, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2613-2614]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00735]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-276 and CMS-10631]
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 March 21, 2022.
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-276 Prepaid Health Plan Cost Report
CMS-10631 The PACE Organization Application Process in 42 CFR part 460
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: Prepaid Health
Plan Cost Report; Use: This Cost Report outlines the provisions for
implementing Section 1876 (h) and Section 1833 (a)(1)(A) of the Social
Security Act. Organizations contracting with the Secretary under
Section 1876 and Section 1833 of the Social Security Act provide health
services on a prepayment basis to enrolled members and are required to
submit adequate cost and statistical data, based on financial records,
in order to be reimbursed on reasonable cost basis by CMS. These
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organizations include Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and
Competitive Medical Plans (CMPs) under Section 1876, in addition to,
Health Care Prepayment Plans (HCPPs) under Section 1833. These entities
may be collectively referred to as Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).
The cost and statistical data is submitted to CMS within the cost
report, Form CMS 276 (OMB No.0938-0165). CMS is responsible for the
receipt and processing of Form CMS 276. Form CMS 276, provided by CMS
as excel worksheets, covers the prescribed format for the cost reports.
The cost report worksheets are designed to be of sufficient
flexibility to take into account the diversity of operations, yet
provide the necessary cost and statistical information to enable CMS to
determine the proper amount of payment to the Plan. Cost-based MCOs
must submit through HPMS an annual Budget Forecast, semi-annual
interim, and final cost report to CMS, all of which are included in
this collection. Additionally, HMOs/CMPs are required to submit fourth
quarter interim reports annually to CMS; however, the required
submission of 4th quarter interim reports is waived until further
notice by CMS. Please note that HCPPs are not required to submit fourth
quarter interim reports. Form Number: CMS-276 (OMB control number:
0938-0165); Frequency: Quarterly; Affected Public: Private Sector
Number of Respondents: 17; Number of Responses: 51; Total Annual Hours:
1,612. (For questions regarding this collection contact Frank Cisar at
410-786-7553).
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: The PACE
Organization Application Process in 42 CFR part 460; Use: The Programs
of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) consist of pre-paid,
capitated plans that provide comprehensive health care services to
frail, older adults in the community who are eligible for nursing home
care according to State standards. PACE organizations (PO) must provide
all Medicare and Medicaid covered services; financing of this model is
accomplished through prospective capitation of both Medicare and
Medicaid payments. Upon approval of a PACE application, CMS executes a
3-way program agreement with the applicant entity and the applicable
State Administering Agency (SAA). CMS regulations at 42 CFR
460.98(b)(2) require a PO to provide PACE services in at least the PACE
center, the home, and inpatient facilities. The PACE center is the
focal point for the delivery of PACE services; the center is where the
interdisciplinary team (IDT) is located, services are provided, and
socialization occurs with staff that is consistent and familiar to
participants.
Collection of this information is mandated by statute under
sections 1894(f) and 1934(f) of the Act and at 42 CFR part 460, subpart
B, which addresses the PO application and waiver process. In general,
PACE services are provided through a PO. An entity wishing to become a
PO must submit an application to CMS that describes how the entity
meets all the requirements in the PACE program. An entity's application
must be accompanied by an assurance from the SAA of the State in which
the PO wishes to operate its PACE program. CMS accepts applications on
a designated date four times per year (i.e., on a quarterly basis,
generally the last Friday of March, June, September and December). Form
Number: CMS-10631 (OMB control number: 0938-1326); Frequency:
Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector, State, Local or Tribal
governments, Business or other for-profits; Number of Respondents: 72;
Total Annual Responses: 130; Total Annual Hours: 7,271. For policy
questions regarding this collection contact Debbie Vanhoven at 410-786-
6625.
Dated: January 11, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-00735 Filed 1-14-22; 8:45 am]
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