Notice2023-13199
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
June 22, 2023
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 88, Number 119 (Thursday, June 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40827-40828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13199]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-P-0015A]
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 July 24, 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: Revision of currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Current
Beneficiary Survey; Use: CMS is the largest single payer of health care
in the United States. The agency plays a direct or indirect role in
administering health insurance coverage for more than 120
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million people across the Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Exchange
populations. A critical aim for CMS is to be an effective steward,
major force, and trustworthy partner in supporting innovative
approaches to improving quality, accessibility, and affordability in
healthcare. CMS also aims to put patients first in the delivery of
their health care needs.
The Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) is the most
comprehensive and complete survey available on the Medicare population
and is essential in capturing data not otherwise collected through our
operations. The MCBS is a nationally-representative, longitudinal
survey of Medicare beneficiaries that we sponsor and is directed by the
Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA). MCBS data collection
includes both in-person and phone interviewing. The survey captures
beneficiary information whether aged or disabled, living in the
community or facility, or serviced by managed care or fee-for-service.
Data produced as part of the MCBS are enhanced with our administrative
data (e.g., fee-for-service claims, prescription drug event data,
enrollment, etc.) to provide users with more accurate and complete
estimates of total health care costs and utilization. The MCBS has been
continuously fielded for more than 30 years, encompassing over 1.2
million interviews and more than 140,000 survey participants.
Respondents participate in up to 11 interviews over a four-year period.
This gives a comprehensive picture of health care costs and utilization
over a period of time.
The MCBS continues to provide unique insight into the Medicare
program and helps CMS and our external stakeholders better understand
and evaluate the impact of existing programs and significant new policy
initiatives. In the past, MCBS data have been used to assess potential
changes to the Medicare program. For example, the MCBS was instrumental
in supporting the development and implementation of the Medicare
prescription drug benefit by providing a means to evaluate prescription
drug costs and out-of-pocket burden for these drugs to Medicare
beneficiaries. Beginning in 2024, this proposed revision to the
clearance will add a few new measures to existing questionnaire
sections and will remove COVID-19-related content that is no longer
relevant for administration. Updated respondent materials are also
included in this request. The revisions will result in a net decrease
in respondent burden as compared to the current clearance due to the
removal of COVID-19 items. Form Number: CMS-P-0015A (OMB control
number: 0938-0568); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public Sector:
Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions; Number
of Respondents: 13,568; Total Annual Responses: 35,015; Total Annual
Hours: 34,380. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Bill Long at 410-786-7927).
Dated: June 15, 2023.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-13199 Filed 6-21-23; 8:45 am]
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