Notice2022-02031
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
February 1, 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 (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 87, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5484-5485]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02031]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10463]
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 March 3, 2022.
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 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
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publishing this notice that summarizes the following proposed
collection(s) of information for public comment:
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Cooperative
Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges;
Use: Section 1311(i) of the PPACA requires Exchanges to establish a
Navigator grant program under which it awards grants to eligible
individuals and entities (as described in Section 1311(i)(2) of the
PPACA and 45 CFR 155.210(a) and (c)) applying to serve consumers in
States with a FFE. Navigators assist consumers by providing education
about and facilitating selection of qualified health plans (QHPs)
within the Exchanges, as well as other required duties. Entities and
individuals cannot serve as federally certified Navigators and carry
out the required duties without receiving federal cooperative agreement
funding. On July 1, 2021, HHS published the Updating Payment
Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving
Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond Proposed Rule proposed
rule. The proposed regulations would amend federal regulations at 45
CFR 155.210(e)(9) to reinstitute the requirement that FFE Navigators
provide consumers with information and assistance on access,
affordability and certain post-enrollment topics, such as the
eligibility appeals process, the Exchange-related components of the
Premium Tax Credit (PTC) reconciliation process, and the basic concepts
and rights of health coverage and how to use it.
Under the Terms and Conditions of the Navigator program cooperative
agreements, awardees must provide progress reports on a weekly,
monthly, quarterly and annual basis during the cooperative agreement
period of performance, and a final report at the end of the period of
performance. Awardees will submit their progress reports electronically
to CMS staff for evaluation and analysis. The results of this
evaluation will provide feedback on the effectiveness of the Navigator
program, so that HHS and CMS leadership may evaluate the effectiveness
of the program and address any areas that need revisions. CMS will also
use the information collected from Navigator grant awardees to inform
the public about the availability of application and enrollment
assistance services from designated organizations. Form Number: CMS-
10463 (OMB control number: 0938-1215); Frequency: Annually, Monthly,
Quarterly, Weekly; Affected Public: Private sector; Number of
Respondents: 100; Total Annual Responses: 5,200; Total Annual Hours:
529,000. For questions regarding this collection contact Gian Johnson
at 301-492-4323.
Dated: January 27, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-02031 Filed 1-31-22; 8:45 am]
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