Notice2022-06591
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
March 29, 2022
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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 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18023-18024]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06591]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-10433 and CMS-276]
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
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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 April 28, 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 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: Continuation of
Data Collection to Support QHP Certification and other Financial
Management and Exchange Operations; Use: As directed by the rule
Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans; Exchange
Standards for Employers (77 FR 18310) (Exchange rule), each Exchange is
responsible for the certification and offering of Qualified Health
Plans (QHPs). To offer insurance through an Exchange, a health
insurance issuer must have its health plans certified as QHPs by the
Exchange. A QHP must meet certain necessary minimum certification
standards, such as network adequacy, inclusion of Essential Community
Providers (ECPs), and non-discrimination. The Exchange is responsible
for ensuring that QHPs meet these minimum certification standards as
described in the Exchange rule under 45 CFR 155 and 156, based on the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), as well as other
standards determined by the Exchange. Issuers can offer individual and
small group market plans outside of the Exchanges that are not QHPs.
Form Number: CMS-10433 (OMB control number: 0938-1187); Frequency:
Annually; Affected Public: Private sector, State, Local, or Tribal
Governments, Business or other for-profits; Number of Respondents:
2,925; Number of Responses: 2,925; Total Annual Hours: 71,660. (For
questions regarding this collection contact Nikolas Berkobien at (301)
492-4400.)
2. 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
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).
Dated: March 24, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-06591 Filed 3-28-22; 8:45 am]
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