Notice2023-01713
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
January 27, 2023
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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 88, Number 18 (Friday, January 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5359-5360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01713]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10439 and CMS-10830]
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 February 27, 2023.
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, please access
the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address
into your web browser: <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 without change
of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection:
Data Collection to Support Eligibility Determinations for Small
Businesses in the Small Business Health Options Program; Use: On March
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23, 2010, the President signed into law H.R. 3590, the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, as amended by
the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Public Law
111-152. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) expands
access to health insurance coverage through improvements to the
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance (CHIP) programs, the
establishment of Affordable Insurance Exchanges (Exchanges), and the
coordination between Medicaid, CHIP, and Exchanges. Small business
employers may participate in and provide health coverage through the
Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), so long as the small
business employer obtains a positive eligibility determination from
SHOP. Employers will work with SHOP-registered agents/brokers or
Issuers offering Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) and Qualified Dental
Plans (SADPs), to enroll in SHOP coverage and to select coverage
options to offer their employees. SHOP Exchanges became operational on
October 1, 2013.
HHS has developed a single, streamlined form that employers use to
obtain a SHOP eligibility determination, which is included as an
appendix to this Information Collection Request. 45 CFR 155.731
provides more detail about this ``single employer application,'' which
is used to determine employer eligibility. Since publication of the
last package, no updates have been made in regulation concerning what
information should be collected on the single employer application to
determine employer eligibility under 45 CFR 155.731. When an employer
completes the SHOP Eligibility Determination Form, the form and its
results are retained by SHOP for future use, if needed (e.g.,
reconciliation with issuer records, SHOP employer appeals, etc.). Form
Number: CMS-10439 (OMB control number 0938-1193); Frequency: Annually;
Affected Public: Private Sector (business or other for-profits, not-
for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 2,100; Number of
Responses: 2,100; Total Annual Hours: 336. (For questions regarding
this collection contact Elliot Klein at 410-786-0415).
2. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Data
Collection to Support CMS Burden Reduction and Health Informatics
Efforts; Use: CMS seeks to establish a generic clearance that will be
used to permit quick turnaround data collection projects that support
CMS efforts to infuse customer perspectives, apply innovative
solutions, advance standards and information technology (IT)
interoperability, advance health equity, and respond to emerging
priorities. CMS will utilize a range of methodologies through this
generic clearance including surveys, focus groups, stakeholder/key
informant interviews, cognitive interviews, site visits, and usability
testing. Data collected under this generic clearance will support CMS
and OBRHI efforts to reduce the burden of CMS regulations, sub-
regulations, and policies as well as increasing the use of digital
health tools to improve the customer experience. Obtaining feedback
from CMS stakeholders is a core component of OBRHI's work to assist CMS
in improving service delivery. Form number: CMS-10830 (OMB control
number: 0938-New); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private
Sector (Businesses or other for-profits and Not-for-profit
institutions); Number of Respondents: 15,648; Number of Responses:
15,648; Total Burden Hours: 5,034. (For questions regarding this
collection contact R[eacute]na McClain at 410-786-3975).
Dated: January 24, 2023.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-01713 Filed 1-26-23; 8:45 am]
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