Notice2023-15461
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
July 21, 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 139 (Friday, July 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47144-47145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15461]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-1728-20]
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
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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 21, 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: Reinstatement without
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Home Health Agency Cost Report; Use: The Form CMS-1728-20
cost report is used to determine a provider's reasonable cost incurred
in furnishing medical services to Medicare beneficiaries and
reimbursement due to or from a provider. The Form CMS-1728-20 cost
report is also used for annual rate setting and payment refinement
activities, including developing a home health market basket.
Additionally, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) uses
the home health cost report data to calculate Medicare margins, to
formulate recommendations to Congress regarding the HHA PPS, and to
conduct additional analysis of the HHA PPS.
The primary function of the cost report is to implement the
principles of cost reimbursement which require that HHAs maintain
sufficient financial records and statistical data for proper
determination of costs payable under the program. The S series of
worksheets collects the provider's location, CBSA, date of
certification, operations, and unduplicated census days. The A series
of worksheets collects the provider's trial balance of expenses for
overhead costs, direct patient care services by level of care, and non-
revenue generating cost centers. The B series of worksheets allocates
the overhead costs to the revenue and non-revenue generating cost
centers using functional statistical bases. The C series of worksheets
computes the average cost per visit for HHA services. The D series of
worksheets are Medicare specific and are used to determine
reimbursement due to the provider or program. The F series of
worksheets collect data from a provider's balance sheet and income
statement. Form Number: CMS-1728-20 (OMB control number: 0938-0022);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector--Business or other
for-profits, Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents:
10,944; Total Annual Responses: 10,944; Total Annual Hours: 2,134,080.
(For policy questions regarding this collection contact LuAnn Piccione
at (410) 786-5423.)
Dated: July 17, 2023.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-15461 Filed 7-20-23; 8:45 am]
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