Notice2023-27035
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
December 8, 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 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 88, Number 235 (Friday, December 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 85624-85625]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27035]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10219 and CMS-10593]
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 (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.
DATES: Comments must be received by February 6, 2024.
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, 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 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-10219 HEDIS Data Collection for Medicare Advantage
CMS-10593 Establishment of an Exchange by a State and Qualified Health
Plans
Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management
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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: HEDIS Data
Collection for Medicare Advantage; Use: Sections 422.152 and 422.516 of
Volume 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) specify that MAOs
must submit quality performance measures as specified by the Secretary
of the Department of Health and Human Services and by CMS. These
quality performance measures include HEDIS[supreg]. HEDIS[supreg] data
are used in the Medicare Part C Star Ratings which are used to
determine Quality Bonus Payments to Medicare Advantage contracts.
CMS requires MAOs, Sec. 1876 cost contracts, and Medicare Medicaid
Plans (MMPs or demonstrations) to submit HEDIS[supreg] data on an
annual basis to (1) assess care that is provided to Medicare
beneficiaries and (2) to provide information to Medicare beneficiaries
to make more informed decisions when choosing a health plan.
The HEDIS[supreg] data collection supports the CMS strategic goals
of advancing health equity and improving health outcomes for Medicare
beneficiaries. The HEDIS[supreg] measures are part of the Medicare Part
C Star Ratings as described at Sec. Sec. 422.160, 422.162, 422.164,
and 422.166. CMS publishes the Medicare Part C Star Ratings each year
to: (1) incentivize quality improvement in Medicare Advantage (MA); and
(2) assist beneficiaries in finding the best plan for them. The Star
Ratings are used to determine MA Quality Bonus Payments. Form Number:
CMS-10219 (OMB control number: 0938-1028); Frequency: Yearly; Affected
Public: Private Sector, Business or other for-profits and Not-for-
profits institutions ; Number of Respondents: 808; Total Annual
Responses: 808; Total Annual Hours: 258,560. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Lori Luria at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#93dffce1fabddfe6e1faf2d3f0fee0bdfbfbe0bdf4fce5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8fc3e0fde6a1c3fafde6eecfece2fca1e7e7fca1e8e0f9">[email protected]</span></a>).
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Establishment of
an Exchange by a State and Qualified Health Plans; Use: Section 1311(d)
of the Affordable Care Act requires an Exchange to be a governmental
agency or nonprofit entity established by a State; requires an Exchange
make Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) available to eligible individuals
and employers; and identifies the minimum functions an Exchange must
perform. CMS and other federal partners will use the data collected
from states operating SBEs to determine Exchange compliance with
federal standards for operating the Exchange. The data that health
insurance issuers, Exchanges, and other entities that Exchanges
contract within performing Exchange functions collect will help to
inform CMS, Exchanges, and health insurance issuers on the
participation of individuals, employers, and employees in the
individual Exchange and SHOP. Form Number: CMS-10593 (OMB control
number: 0938-1312); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private
Sector, Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profits institutions;
Number of Respondents: 20; Total Annual Responses: 20; Total Annual
Hours: 55,026. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Tiffany Y. Animashaun at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1a4e737c7c7b7463345b7473777b69727b6f745a79776934727269347d756c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1b4f727d7d7a7562355a7572767a68737a6e755b78766835737368357c746d">[email protected]</span></a>).
Dated: December 5, 2023.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-27035 Filed 12-7-23; 8:45 am]
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