Notice2022-12652
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
June 13, 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 113 (Monday, June 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35783-35784]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-12652]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-10237 and CMS-10407]
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
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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 August 12, 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">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing</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-10237--Applications for Part C Medicare Advantage, 1876 Cost Plans,
and Employer Group Waiver Plans to Provide Part C Benefits
CMS-10407--Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary
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: Applications for
Part C Medicare Advantage, 1876 Cost Plans, and Employer Group Waiver
Plans to Provide Part C Benefits; Use: Collection of this information
is mandated by the Code of Federal Regulations, MMA, and CMS
regulations at 42 CFR 422, subpart K, in ``Application Procedures and
Contracts for Medicare Advantage Organizations.'' In addition, the
Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA)
further amended titles XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act.
This information collection includes the process for organizations
wishing to provide healthcare services under MA plans. These
organizations must complete an application annually (if required), file
a bid, and receive final approval from CMS. The MA application process
has two options for applicants that include (1) request for new MA
product or (2) request for expanding the service area of an existing
product. CMS utilizes the application process as the means to review,
assess and determine if applicants are compliant with the current
requirements for participation in the MA program and to make a decision
related to contract award. This collection process is the only
mechanism for organizations to complete the required MA application
process. Form Number: CMS-10237 (OMB control number: 0938-0935);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other
for-profits, Not-for-Profit Institutions); Number of Respondents: 500;
Total Annual Responses: 500; Total Annual Hours: 9,173. (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact Keith Penn-Jones at 410-
786-3104.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Summary of
Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary; Use: This information
collection will ensure that over 30 million consumers shopping for or
enrolled in private, individually purchased, or non-federal
governmental group health plan coverage receive the consumer
protections of the Affordable Care Act. Employers, employees, and
individuals will use this information to compare coverage options prior
to selecting coverage and to understand the terms of, and extent of
medical benefits offered by, their coverage (or exceptions to such
coverage or benefits) once they have coverage. Form Number: CMS-10407
(OMB control number 0938-1146); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public:
Private Sector--Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit
institutions; Number of Respondents: 90,805; Number of Responses:
10,507,165; Total Annual Hours: 204,140. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Daniel Kidane at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0460656a6d61682a6f6d60656a61446769772a6c6c772a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3357525d5a565f1d585a57525d5673505e401d5b5b401d545c45">[email protected]</span></a>.)
Dated: June 7, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-12652 Filed 6-10-22; 8:45 am]
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