Notice2022-16331
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
July 29, 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 145 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45777-45778]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16331]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers CMS-10464]
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 August 29, 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: <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 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: Extension of a currently
approved information collection; Title of Information Collection:
Agent/Broker Data Collection in Federally-Facilitated Health Insurance
Exchanges; Use: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public
Law 111-148, enacted on March 23, 2010, and the Health Care and
Education Reconciliation Act, Public Law 111-152, enacted on March 30,
2010 (collectively, ``Affordable Care Act''), expands access to health
insurance for individuals and employees of small businesses through the
establishment of new Affordable Insurance Exchanges (Exchanges), also
called Marketplaces, including the Small Business Health Options
Program (SHOP).
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes the
longstanding role that agents/brokers have played in connecting
individuals and small businesses with health insurance products.
Section 1312(e) of
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the Affordable Care Act and 45 CFR 155.220(a)(1) expands the role of
agents/brokers by permitting them to enroll qualified individuals or
small employers/employees in qualified health plans (QHPs) through the
Exchanges, and assist individuals in applying for Advance Premium Tax
Credits (APTCs) and Cost Sharing Reductions (CSRs). To participate as
facilitators to enrollment, agents/brokers must register with the FFE,
complete a training course covering eligibility and enrollment criteria
for assisting in QHP enrollment, and sign agreements that formalize
their understanding and commitment to adhere to the rules of the
program. This requirement is specific to the FFE and does not
automatically apply to State-based Exchanges (SBEs). This ICR serves as
the formal request for renewal of the existing data collection. Form
Number: CMS-10464 (OMB control number: 0938-1204); Frequency: Annually;
Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profits) Number
of Respondents: 64,000; Number of Responses: 64,000; Total Annual
Hours: 15,360. (For questions regarding this collection contact
Madeline Pellish at 301-492-4390).
Dated: July 26, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-16331 Filed 7-28-22; 8:45 am]
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